A textbook on the basics of classical statistical physics and thermodynamics, created by a famous experimental physicist. The non-standard construction makes the compact book an in-depth addition to a regular general physics course. Methodologically complex issues are presented in an original and clear manner, and the problems are taken from real physics.

The main attention is paid to the connection between microscopic states and macroscopic parameters, the consistent introduction of equilibrium statistical distributions, the prerequisites for the transition to taking into account quantum effects, as well as phase transformations and transfer processes.

For students and teachers of physics and chemistry faculties, as well as technical universities.

Contents Elements of statistical mechanics Basic facts, ideas and ideas. Some details and illustrations. Entropy. Elements of thermodynamics Temperature and pressure. Thermal processes. Phase equilibrium and phase transformations. Elements of statistical physics and kinetics. Equilibrium statistical distribution. Quantum heat capacity. Transfer processes.

2nd ed., rev. - Dolgoprudny: Publishing House Intellect, 2008. - 208 p.: ill. - (Phystech textbook) - ISBN 978-5-91559-006-8.