The final chapter (10) provides a brief introduction to some of the then-current research topics in statistical mechanics, including phase transitions, critical phenomena, and nonequilibrium systems.
The book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of statistical mechanics, including the microcanonical ensemble, the canonical ensemble, and the grand canonical ensemble (Chapters 1-3). Kubo carefully develops the mathematical framework, emphasizing the importance of the density matrix and the Liouville equation. Kubo 1965 Statistical Mechanics Pdf
The next chapters (6-7) focus on kinetic theory, where Kubo presents a detailed analysis of the Boltzmann equation, the H-theorem, and the transport equations. These chapters provide a thorough understanding of nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. The final chapter (10) provides a brief introduction