Statistical and Thermal Physics - Fundamentals and Applications (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

This book is based on many years of teaching statistical and thermal physics. It assumes no previous knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, or probability---the only prerequisites are an elementary knowledge of classical and modern physics, and of multivariable calculus. The first half of the book introduces the subject inductively but rigorously, proceeding from the concrete and specific to the abstract and general. In clear physical language the book explains the key concepts, such as temperature, heat, entropy, free energy, chemical potential, and distributions, both classical and quantum. The second half of the book applies these concepts to a wide variety of phenomena, including perfect gases, heat engines, and transport processes. Each chapter contains fully worked examples and real-world problems drawn from physics, astronomy, biology, chemistry, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

General

Imprint:	A K Peters Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	M.D. Sturge
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	480
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-56881-196-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Thermodynamics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics
LSN:	1-56881-196-9
Barcode:	9781568811963

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