Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics/Book and Disk - Couverture rigide

Garrod, Claude

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 019508523X ISBN 13 : 9780195085235

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1995

Synopsis

This text provides a firm grounding in the laws and principles of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics that are essential to the study of physics. It presents the subject in a remarkably fresh, clear, and understandable manner, and is based on the most up-to-date research in the field. This sets the text apart from other books serving the same course market, as does its unique approach, which treats thermodynamics as an application of probability theory. Problems are included at the end of each chapter, and supplementary sections include review questions, exercises and solutions. The scope and variety of these problems also contribute to the work's value. Intended for use in upper undergraduate physics courses, the text is also suitable for electrical engineering and chemistry students. The material is presented at a high level, yet the mathematical foundations are compatible with students' understanding. An accompanying diskette--IBM PC version--provides helpful experience with computer approaches to the material.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The physical interactions of the macroscopic world can be described and predicted using the laws laid down by Newton. But this world consists of microscopic and submicroscpic particles. To fully comprehend the macro-world, scientists must be able to understand the physical principles which govern the micro-world. Here the laws and principles of Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics are of fundamental importance, and this new textbook provides a clear grounding into these important and fundamental areas. It is unique in treating thermodynamics as an application of probability theory, bring a fresher and more logical approach to a difficult subject area, Each chapter ends with problems, and review questions and solved exercises are also included, providing students with practical applications to test their knowledge in a complex subject. courses in thermodynamics in physics departments with a solid training in the fundamentals of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Numerous problems and supplementary exercises will help reinforce learning, and an accompanying PC disk provides programs for further learning.

Revue de presse

...this is an impressive, and unusual, textbook. Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 019508523X
• ISBN 13: 9780195085235
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 638
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Oxford University Press; https://corp.oup.com/; ; WMF Platz 1; Geislingen/Steige; Baden-W?rttemberg; 73312; Allemagne