An Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Hardback
by A.K. Saxena
Hardback
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An Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics aims to serve as a text book for undergraduate hons.and postgraduate students of physics.
The book covers First Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy and Second Law ofThermodynamics, Thermodynamic Relations, The Statistical Basis of Thermodynamics, Microcanonical Ensemble,Classical Statistical and Canonical Distribution, Grand Canonical Ensemble, Quantum Statistical Mechanics, PhaseTransitions, Fluctuations, Irreversible Processes and Transport Phenomena (Diffusion).SALIENT FEATURES:iC* Offers students a conceptual development of the subjectiC* Review questions at the end of chapters.NEW TO THE SECOND EDITIONiC* PVT SurfacesiC* Real Heat EnginesiC* Van der Waals Models (Qualitative Considerations)iC* Cluster ExpansioniC* Brownian Motion (Einstein's Theory)
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:388 pages
- Publisher:Alpha Science International Ltd
- Publication Date:30/06/2016
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- ISBN:9781783322046
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:388 pages
- Publisher:Alpha Science International Ltd
- Publication Date:30/06/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781783322046