Men of Physics: L.D. Landau

Men of Physics: L. D. Landau, Volume 2: Thermodynamics, Plasma Physics and Quantum Mechanics is dedicated to L. D. Landau''s contributions in the fields of thermodynamics, plasma physics, and quantum mechanics. Landau''s theory of second-order phase transitions is discussed, along with his contributions to nuclear physics, astrophysics, cosmic ray physics, and quantum field theory. This volume is...