Contents

pp v-viii

Preface

pp ix-xii

Introduction

pp 1-4

Part I - Foundations of equilibrium statistical mechanics

pp 5-6

1 - The classical distribution function

pp 7-26

2 - Quantum mechanical density matrix

pp 27-36

3 - Thermodynamics

pp 37-50

4 - Semiclassical limit

pp 51-56

Part II - States of matter in equilibrium statistical physics

pp 57-58

5 - Perfect gases

pp 59-84

6 - Imperfect gases

pp 85-124

7 - Statistical mechanics of liquids

pp 125-144

8 - Quantum liquids and solids

pp 145-160

9 - Phase transitions: static properties

pp 161-192

Part III - Dynamics

pp 193-194

10 - Hydrodynamics and definition of transport coefficients

pp 195-216

11 - Stochastic models and dynamical critical phenomena

pp 217-242

Appendix: Solutions to selected problems

pp 243-280

Index

pp 281-283