Where can I find an accessible resource on ergodicity for physicists?

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Textbooks on statistical mechanics often discuss ergodicity qualitatively, lacking quantitative analysis. In contrast, rigorous mathematical discussions on ergodicity can be challenging for physicists without a strong math background. A request for resources that bridge this gap has emerged, seeking materials that include equations yet remain accessible to physicists. Daniel Arovas from UC San Diego has been mentioned as a source, particularly his notes which cover this topic effectively. The discussion highlights the need for educational resources that balance mathematical rigor with physical intuition.
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Textbooks on statistical mechanics usually discuss ergodicity only by words, without presenting any quantitative analysis (equations).

On the other hand, serious discussions of ergodicity are usually written in a mathematically highly rigorous form, which is difficult to comprehend by physicists who are not mathematicians.

I would like to learn more about ergodicity at a level somewhere between those two. I would like something which contains equations, but is adjusted to physicists, not mathematicians. Can someone recommend an appropriate paper or a book?

Thanks!
 
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Thanks, seems nice.
 
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