INTRODUCTION TO Thermal Physics
This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics. Part I introduces essential concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mec...
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| Language: | English |
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San Francisco, California
Addison Wesley Longman
2000
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Add Tag | Summary: | This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics. Part I introduces essential concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a unified view, applying concepts in a select number of illustrative examples. Parts II and III explore further applications of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Throughout, the emphasis is on real-world applications. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 422 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-401) and index |
| ISBN: | 0201380277 |
MECHANICS II AND THERMAL PHYSICS 
Thermal physics