Studying Can anyone recommend some books about statistics physics ?

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To study statistical mechanics independently, several recommended resources include "Heat & Thermodynamics" by Dittman/Zeemansky and "Statistical Mechanics" by Kerson Huang, which are beneficial for understanding key concepts like ensembles and quantum statistical mechanics. "Thermal Physics" by Schroeder is highlighted as an excellent introductory text due to its clear explanations and connections to foundational topics. "Fundamentals of Thermal and Statistical Physics" by Reif is also mentioned, though it is considered less accessible than Schroeder's work. For beginners, Schroeder is suggested as the best starting point for self-study in this field.
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I want to study it myself recently ~but I don't know where to start ?

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We used 'Heat & Thermodynamics' by Dittman/Zeemansky and 'Statistical Mechanics' by Kerson Huang for our Statistical Mechanics I and II courses respectively. The second one is very helpful especially for key topics like ensembles, quantum stat mech, Bose/Fermi gases etc.
 
abcdefg10645 said:
I want to study it myself recently ~but I don't know where to start ?

Can anyone help me ? XD

I really like the book Thermal Physics by Schroeder. I learned from Fundamentals of Thermal and Statistical Physics by Reif, which is reasonably good but not nearly as nice to read as Schroeder. I especially like the way Schroeder explains the physics, and makes connections to things you learned in intro classes, including intro chemistry. Schroeder is relatively simple, so if you are studying the subject on your own for the first time, it is the best place I know of to start.

good luck

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