INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND THERMODYNAMICS

An introductory textbook using the statistical approach for covering classical and quantum statistics and classical thermodynamics, geared for undergraduates majoring in physics. Develops fundamental concepts carefully and deliberately. Frequent use is made of summaries, shaded for ease of identific...

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Main Author: Stowe, Keith S. 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1984
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Summary:An introductory textbook using the statistical approach for covering classical and quantum statistics and classical thermodynamics, geared for undergraduates majoring in physics. Develops fundamental concepts carefully and deliberately. Frequent use is made of summaries, shaded for ease of identification and placed strategically throughout the text for first-time student involvement in concepts. Includes over 400 homework problems as an aid in student understanding.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xiv, 534 pages illustrations 25 cm
ISBN:0471870587