The Concept of Probability in Statistical Physics - Rilegato

Guttmann, Y. M.

 
9780521621281: The Concept of Probability in Statistical Physics

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A most systematic study of how to interpret probabilistic assertions in the context of statistical mechanics.

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Recensione

'... essential reading for philosophers of physics interested in statistical mechanics and of deep interest to those in physics and mathematics interested in foundational issues.' Larry Sklar, author of Physics and Chance

'... it will become the standard reference for philosophers of science on foundational questions of statistical physics and related matters. It will be likewise useful as an advanced textbook.' Jan von Plato, author of Creating Modern Probability

Descrizione del libro

This book provides a most systematic study of how to interpret probabilistic assertions in the context of statistical mechanics. It will be of particular interest to philosophers of science, physicists and mathematicians interested in foundational issues, and also to historians of science.

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9780521042178: Concept of Prob in Statistical Phys

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0521042178 ISBN 13:  9780521042178
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008
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