Statistical Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics is a renowned and accessible introduction to the subject, containing a large number of chapter-ending problems for students.
Now available from University Science Books at a much lower price, this classic textbook has never been rivaled. It is ideal for a senior or first-year graduate level courses. Statistical Mechanics is the extended version of McQuarrie’s 1984 text — Statistical Thermodynamics — now out of print. Although our printing of this book carries a 2000 copyright date, this is not a new edition. It is the original first edition, without any changes to the text (except preface). Despite its age, it is still a renowned and accessible introduction to the subject, containing a large number of chapter-ending problems for students.1. Introduction and Review
2. The Canonical Ensemble
3. Other Ensembles and Fluctuations
4. Boltzmann Statistics, Fermi-Dirac Statistics, and Bose-Einstein Statistics
5. Ideal Monatomic Gas
6. Ideal Diatomic Gas
7. Classical Statistical Mechanics
8. Ideal Polyatomic Gas
9. Chemical Equilibrium
10. Quantum Statistics
11. Crystals
12. Imperfect Gases
13. Distribution Functions in Classical Monatomic Liquids
14. Perturbation Theories of Liquids
15. Solutions of Strong Electrolytes
16. Kinetic Theory of Gases and Molecular Collisions
17. Continuum Mechanics
18. Kinetic Theory of Gases and the Boltzmann Equation
19. Transport Processes in Dilute Gases
20. Theory of Brownian Motion
21. The Time-Correlation Function Formalism, I
22. The Time-Correlation Function Formalism, II
Appendix A. Values of Some Physical Constants and Energy Conversion Factors
Appendix B. Fourier Integrals and the Dirac Delta Function
Appendix C. Debye Heat Capacity Function
Appendix D. Hard-Sphere Radial Distribution Function
Appendix E. Tables for the m-6-8 Potential
Appendix F. Derivation of the Golden Rule of Perturbation Theory
Appendix G. The Dirac BRA and KET Notation
Appendix H. The Heisenberg Time-Dependent Representation
Appendix I. The Poynting Flux Vector
Appendix J. The Radiation Emitted by an Oscillating Dipole
Appendix K. Dielectric Constant and Absorption
Index"It is worth twice the price and will prove to be an invaluable reference tool. It has fantastically detailed problems and solutions. I can’t say enough good things about this book." --Amazon.com

"This is the Bible of Stat Mech. It is a must-have for any person studying in the field of Statistical Mechanics." --Amazon.comAs the author of landmark chemistry books and textbooks, Donald McQuarrie's name is synonymous with excellence in chemical education. From his classic text on Statistical Mechanics to his recent quantum-first tour de force on Physical Chemistry, McQuarrie's best selling textbooks are highly acclaimed by the chemistry community. McQuarrie received his PhD from the University of Oregon, and is Professor Emeritus from the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis.