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Scheck’s textbook starts with a concise introduction to classical thermodynamics, including geometrical aspects. Then a short introduction to probabilities and statistics lays the basis for the statistical interpretation of thermodynamics. Phase transitions, discrete models and the stability of matter are explained in great detail. Thermodynamics has a special role in theoretical physics. Due to the general approach of thermodynamics the field has as a bridging function between several areas like the theory of condensed matter, elementary particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. The classical thermodynamics describes predominantly averaged properties of matter, reaching from few particle systems and state of matter to stellar objects. Statistical Thermodynamics covers the same fields, but explores them in greater depth and unifies classical statistical mechanics with quantum theory of multiple particle systems. The content is presented as two tracks: thefast track for master students, providing the essentials, and the intensive track for all wanting to get in depth knowledge of the field. Clearly labelled material and sections guide students through the preferred level of treatment. Numerous problems and worked examples will provide successful access to Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics.

Scheck’s textbook offers a comprehensive treatment ideal for a one-semester course, beginning with Maxwell's equations in their integral form before transitioning to their local formulation. The initial chapters cover essential properties, including symmetries and covariance in modern notation. The third chapter focuses on Maxwell's theory as a classical field theory and solutions to the wave equation. Chapter four explores significant applications, such as metamaterials with negative refraction indices and Helmholtz' equation solutions relevant to laser beam descriptions. The fifth chapter discusses non-Abelian gauge theories from a classical, geometric perspective, using Maxwell's theory as a prototype, culminating in an application to the U(2) theory pertinent to electroweak interactions. The final chapter summarizes semi-Riemannian geometry as the foundation for classical gravitation theory, concluding with a discussion on the Schwarzschild solution and classical tests of general relativity. This edition introduces a dual-track approach: a fast track for master's students covering essentials and an intensive track for those seeking in-depth knowledge. Clearly labeled material guides students through their preferred level, with numerous problems and worked examples facilitating successful engagement with Classical Field Theory.

Scheck’s Quantum Physics presents a comprehensive introductory treatment, ideally suited for a two-semester course. Part One covers the basic principles and prime applications of quantum mechanics, from the uncertainty relations to many-body systems. Part Two introduces to relativistic quantum field theory and ranges from symmetries in quantum physics to electroweak interactions. Numerous worked-out examples as well as exercises, with solutions or hints, enables the book’s use as an accompanying text for courses, and also for independent study. For both parts, the necessary mathematical framework is treated in adequate form and detail. The book ends with appendices covering mathematical fundamentals and enrichment topics, plus selected biographical notes on pioneers of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.

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This third edition is essential reading for those who want to become acquainted with classical mechanics, relativistic mechanics, and other relevant modern topics. The book's coverage extends from elementary Newtonian mechanics to the discussion of deterministic chaos and continuous systems. It ends with a mathematical appendix and historical remarks on important pioneers in mechanics.

After an introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics, which lays the foundation for the rest of the text, the author moves on to the phenomenology and physics of fundamental interactions via a detailed discussion of the empirical principles of unified theories of strong, electromagnetic, and weak interactions. There then follows a development of local gauge theories and the minimal standard model of the fundamental interactions together with their characteristic applications. The book concludes with further possibilities and the theory of interactions for elementary particles probing complex nuclei. Numerous exercises with solutions make this an ideal text for graduate courses on quantum mechanics and elementary particle physics.