Statistical Mechanics and Modern Physics by Kanha Publishing House, Gorakhpur, is a Physics textbook authored by R.B. Singh, Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, J.P. Pandey, Shamshad A. Khan and Vineet Kumar Yadav. The book covers important concepts in statistical mechanics, modern physics and nuclear physics for undergraduate and technical-level study.
The first unit, Statistical Mechanics, explains the classical description of a system, phase space, density of states, macroscopic and microscopic states, and the distribution of particles among energy levels. It also covers ensemble formulation, probability, statistical equilibrium, entropy, thermodynamic equilibrium and Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics. Topics such as velocity distribution, average velocity, root mean square speed and the heat capacity of an ideal gas are included.
The book further discusses Quantum Statistics, including Planck’s radiation law, Bose-Einstein statistics, Fermi-Dirac statistics, Fermi energy, electron gas theory and thermionic emission. The chapter on magnetic properties of materials covers diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, Weiss theory and hysteresis. The section on lasers and masers includes stimulated emission, population inversion, the ruby laser, helium-neon laser and ammonia maser.
The second unit, Nuclear Physics, covers atomic nuclei, nuclear forces, binding energy, nuclear stability, nuclear models, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, nuclear reactors and nuclear instruments such as cyclotrons, synchrotrons, betatrons and Geiger-Muller counters. The final chapter introduces particle physics, including particle classification, lepton number, strangeness, hypercharge, isospin, supermultiplets and the quark model.
Key Features
- Covers Statistical Mechanics and Modern Physics.
- Explains classical statistics and ensemble theory.
- Includes Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics.
- Discusses magnetic properties of materials and hysteresis.
- Covers lasers, masers and stimulated emission.
- Includes nuclear structure, nuclear models, fission and fusion.
- Explains nuclear reactors and nuclear instruments.
- Introduces particle physics and the quark model.
- Includes solved examples, questions and problems for practice.
Contents
Unit I: Statistical Mechanics
- Classical Description of State of a System
- Ensemble Formulation of Statistical Mechanics
- General Conditions of Equilibrium
- Maxwell-Boltzmann Statistics and Maxwell’s Speed Distribution Formula
- Quantum Statistics
- Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Lasers and Masers
Unit II: Nuclear Physics
- Atomic Nucleus
- Nuclear Model
- Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear Instruments
- Particle Physics
Book Details
- Book Name: Statistical Mechanics and Modern Physics
- Subject: Physics
- Authors: R.B. Singh, R.K. Tiwari, J.P. Pandey, S.A. Khan and V.K. Yadav
- Publisher: Kanha Publishing House
- Publication Location: Gorakhpur
- Suitable For: B.Sc. 3rd Year, Engineering and Polytechnic students
- Language: English
- Book Type: Physics Textbook
Course suitability may vary by university, institution and technical board syllabus.
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