| An Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Olla, Piero (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319061879 ISBN-13: 9783319061870 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Mathematical & Computational - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics - Science | System Theory |
| Dewey: 531 |
| Series: Unitext for Physics |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.00 lbs) 185 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This textbook offers an advanced undergraduate or initial graduate level introduction to topics such as kinetic theory, equilibrium statistical mechanics and the theory of fluctuations from a modern perspective. The aim is to provide the reader with the necessary tools of probability theory and thermodynamics (especially the thermodynamic potentials) to enable subsequent study at advanced graduate level. At the same time, the book offers a bird's eye view on arguments that are often disregarded in the main curriculum courses. Further features include a focus on the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and in-depth discussion of alternative interpretations of the concept of entropy. While some familiarity with basic concepts of thermodynamics and probability theory is assumed, this does not extend beyond what is commonly obtained in basic undergraduate curriculum courses. |