{"product_id":"calgebras-and-mathematical-foundations-of-quantum-statistical-mechanics-an-introduction-9783031289484","title":"C*-Algebras and Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Statistical Mechanics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum statistical physics, using C*-algebras to demonstrate how key aspects of thermodynamic equilibrium can be derived from classical results in convex analysis. It covers Gibbs states, thermodynamic equilibrium, and first-order phase transitions, making it suitable for mathematicians and physicists with a interest in quantum statistical physics. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 477 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer International Publishing AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive textbook offers a thorough introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum statistical physics. It presents a conceptually profound yet technically accessible path to the C*-algebraic approach to quantum statistical mechanics, demonstrating how key aspects of thermodynamic equilibrium can be derived as simple corollaries of classical results in convex analysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing C*-algebras as examples of ordered vector spaces, this book elucidates various aspects of C*-algebras and their applications to the mathematical foundations of quantum theory from both mathematical and physical perspectives. It begins with the simple case of Gibbs states on matrix algebras and gradually progresses to a more general setting that considers the thermodynamic equilibrium of infinitely extended quantum systems. The book also illustrates how first-order phase transitions and spontaneous symmetry breaking can occur, in contrast to the finite-dimensional situation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the unique features of this book is its thorough and clear treatment of the theory of equilibrium states of quantum mean-field models. This work is self-contained and requires only a modest background in analysis, topology, and functional analysis from the reader. It is suitable for both mathematicians and physicists with a specific interest in quantum statistical physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 922g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235 x 155 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783031289484\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Bernard Bru,Walter Alberto de Siqueira Pedra","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44330600464634,"sku":"9783031289484","price":62.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688747096712_book.jpg?v=1688975835","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/calgebras-and-mathematical-foundations-of-quantum-statistical-mechanics-an-introduction-9783031289484","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}