An Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Physics: Containing "On the Theory of Brownian Motion" by Paul Langevin, Translated by Anthony Gythiel (Johns Hopkins Paperback)

Name: An Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Physics: Containing "On the Theory of Brownian Motion" by Paul Langevin, Translated by Anthony Gythiel (Johns Hopkins Paperback)
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Author: Don S. Lemons

by Don S. Lemons

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You're a physics student or researcher who wants to understand stochastic processes without drowning in abstract mathematics.
You're curious about how classical uncertainty works in nature and want to see the original 1908 paper that started it all.
You prefer learning from first principles and worked examples rather than pure theory.

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You're looking for a purely mathematical treatment of probability without physical applications and context.
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About this book

This introduction to stochastic processes in physics covers the basic mathematical tools of the subject: probability, random walks, and Wiener and Ornstein-Uhlenbeck processes. The book emphasizes applications and includes end-of-chapter problems. Don S. Lemons builds on Paul Langevin's 1908 paper "On the Theory of Brownian Motion" and its explanations of classical uncertainty in natural phenomena. Following Langevin's approach, Lemons applies Newton's second law to a Brownian particle whose total force includes a random component. This method builds on Newtonian dynamics and provides an accessible explanation for those new to the subject. The volume contains the complete text of Langevin's "On the Theory of Brownian Motion," translated by Anthony Gythiel.

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