Generalized thermostatistics: beyond Boltzmann-Gibbs

In the vast landscape of physics, the understanding of matter at the microscopic scale has long been dominated by classical statistical mechanics. Based on the Boltzmann-Gibbs entropy, this approach has allowed for an astonishingly precise explanation of the thermodynamic behavior of many systems. Yet, in the face of the growing complexity of natural systems, particularly … Read more

Statistical physics and its applications

La physique statistique et ses applications

IN BRIEF The purpose of statistical physics: to explain the behavior of macroscopic systems. Relation to thermodynamics and its fundamental laws. Key concepts: temperature, entropy, enthalpy, free energy. Practical applications in various fields: metals, semiconductors, radiation physics. Importance of microscopic properties to understand macroscopic properties. Contribution to research on elementary particles and other quantum phenomena. … Read more