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Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach
Ian Ford
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Description for Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach
Paperback. This undergraduate textbook provides students with a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics through a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white line drawings, colour line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: PHH; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 536.
This undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena.
This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems ... Read moreProduct Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
536g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781119975304
SKU
V9781119975304
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Ref
99-50
About Ian Ford
Ian Ford Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, UK
Reviews for Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach
“Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates.” (Choice, 1 March 2014) “The best choice is finally that the entropy is uncertainty commodified". The reviewer believes that the aim of the book is evident and it is worthwhile to make a detailed study of it from time to time.” (Zentralblatt MATH, 1 October 2013)