Statistical Mechanics In A Nutshell Second Edition - Luca Peliti

The Essential Introduction To Modern Statistical Mechanicsmdash;now Completely Updated And Expanded Statistical Mechanics Is One Of The Most Exciting Areas Of Physics Today And Has Applications To Subjects Ranging From Economics And Social Behavior To Algorithmic Theory And Evolutionary Biology. Statistical Mechanics In A Nutshell Provides A Self-contained Introduction To This Rapidly Developing Field. Starting With The Basics Of Kinetic Theory And Requiring Only A Background In Elementary Calculus And Mechanics, This Concise Book Discusses The Most Important Developments Of Recent Decades And Guides Readers To The Very Threshold Of Todayrsquo;s Cutting-edge Research.