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Statistical mechanics is the application of statistics, which includes mathematical tools for dealing with large populations, to the field of mechanics, which is concerned with the motion of particles or objects when subjected to a force.
It provides a framework for relating the microscopic properties of individual atoms and molecules to the macroscopic or bulk properties of materials that can be observed in everyday life, therefore explaining thermodynamics as a natural result of statistics and mechanics (classical and quantum) at the microscopic level. In particular, it can be used to calculate the thermodynamic properties of bulk materials from the spectroscopic data of individual molecules.
This ability to make macroscopic predictions based on microscopic properties is the main asset of statistical mechanics over thermodynamics. Both theories are governed by the second law of thermodynamics through the medium of entropy. However, Entropy in thermodynamics can only be known empirically, whereas in statistical mechanics, it is a function of the distribution of the system on its micro-states.
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The Statistical Mechanics of Financial Markets (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics) http://goo.gl/fb/R9Ze
fooshare (fooShare Community) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:50:47 -0000
The Statistical Mechanics of Financial Markets (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics) http://goo.gl/fb/R9Ze
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ojourdhui (Joseph Vermont) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:56:36 -0000
is now attending statistical mechanics class. RUN!!!! late na ako http://plurk.com/p/3012ny
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ojourdhui (Joseph Vermont) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:08:03 -0000
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Hoping a grande hot chocolate will make statistical mechanics more palatable...
ascaris (Matt Motley) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:17:19 -0000
Hoping a grande hot chocolate will make statistical mechanics more palatable...
says YES! I just got a book in statistical mechanics http://plurk.com/p/2yrl0i
ojourdhui (Joseph Vermont) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:33:05 -0000
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since when did statistical mechanics come to be considered as part of 'fundamental physics' by philosophers?
struthious (struthious) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:23:38 -0000
since when did statistical mechanics come to be considered as part of 'fundamental physics' by philosophers?
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PC3213 - Online lecture notes for an undergraduate course in statistical mechanics.
ArXiv Statistical Mechanics - Recent papers and preprints in Statistical Mechanics.
Boltzmann Transport Equation - A paper by Uri Lachish studying transport phenomena: currents and transport coefficients; thermally induced diffusion.
Meta Description: [ Powerful tool to study transport phenomena, currents and transport
coefficients, thermally induced diffusion. ]
Center for Statistical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics - An interdisciplinary center at Virginia Tech. Staff and research interests.
Entropy - Online journal intended for collegiate audiences. Provides links to web-based articles as well as some basic lessons on entropy.
Meta Description: [ Entropy journal, an international and interdisciplinary journal of Entropy and Information
Sciences, publishes reviews, regular research papers and short notes ]
History of Statistical Physics - A short review by D. Flamm of the history of statistical physics.
Ilya Prigogine Center for Studies in Statistical Mechanics and Complex Systems - University of Texas at Austin. Links to faculty and staff, e-prints, and tutorials in chaos physics and other topics.
Introduction to Macromolecular Simulation - Notes by Peter J. Steinbach on the application of statistical mechanics to the structure and dynamics of biomolecules.
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Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics - Articles from the Penn State Polymer Physics Group.
Meta Description: [ Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamis ]
King's College London - Statistical Mechanics and Quantum Probability Group. Staff and preprints.
Molecular Dynamics Simulator - Java applets to simulate motion of molecules under different potentials.
Monte Carlo Simulation for Statistical Physics - A brief online text book on Monte Carlo Methods by Paul Coddington, Syracuse University.
Phase transitions on lattices - Phase transitions and solitons in magnetics, site and continuum percolations with interactive Java applets and comments.
Philosophy of Statistical Mechanics - Entry in Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy with bibliography and links.
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Statistical Mechanical Simulator - Online applet and downloadable program to simulate equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Meta Description: [ The IrYdium Project's Statistical Mechanical Simulator ]
Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell - An introductory text book online.
Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell - Lecture notes by Jochen Rau from a course on Transport Theory taught at Dresden University.
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What Does Negative Temperature Mean? - A short article from USENET Physics FAQ.
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