First year core course introductory textbook on the nature of
matter that puts the physics before mathematical description
Physics of Matter is an introductory textbook on the nature of
matter, based on a description of gases, liquids, liquid crystals,
and solids in terms of the forces that bind atoms together and the
thermal motion of the atoms, that discusses the relationship of
these phases of matter to heat and the basic principles of
thermodynamics. Physics of Matter is unique in its coverage of
material and includes topics that have become important in recent
times such as graphene and liquid crystals. Material in the book is
reinforced by numerous worked examples in the text and problems and
solutions at the end of each chapter, the latter ranging in
difficulty from simple exercises to challenging problems. The
emphasis is on clarity of exposition and explanation, putting the
physics before the mathematical with general physical principles
that can be more widely applied being stressed. Published in the
Manchester Physics Series, which has the reputation of providing
insight, depth, and often details on a subject not found in other
textbooks, sample topics covered in Physics of Matter include:
Characteristics of atoms (sizes and masses) and Avogadro’s
number, the forces that bind atoms and molecules together, and the
Lennard-Jones potential Thermal energy, temperature, and the
Boltzmann law, covering equations of state, the ideal gas equation,
and equipartition of energy Kinetic theory and transport properties
of gases, covering molecular collisions, pressure of an ideal gas,
the mean free path and diffusion Real gases, including Van der
Waal’s equation of state, virial expansion, critical constants,
and heat capacities Reversible processes, entropy, the Carnot
cycle, the thermodynamic fundamental relationship, and Gibbs free
energy Solids, including crystal structure, elastic moduli, and
Einstein’s model of heat capacity Liquids, including liquid flow
and Bernoulli’s equation Physics of Matter is a valuable learning
resource for first- and second-year students in physics, chemistry,
and engineering, as well as those in adjacent science courses
including environmental and biological sciences. The book is
written for the subject traditionally called “Properties of
Matter.”
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