Thermodynamics and Introductory Statistical Mechanics

Thermodynamics and Introductory Statistical Mechanics
ISBN-10
0471681741
ISBN-13
9780471681748
Category
Science
Pages
209
Language
English
Published
2004-10-20
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Bruno Linder

Description

In this clear and concise introduction to thermodynamics andstatistical mechanics the reader, who will have some previousexposure to thermodynamics, will be guided through each of the twodisciplines separately initially to provide an in-depthunderstanding of the area and thereafter the connection between thetwo is presented and discussed. In addition, mathematical techniques are introduced at appropriatetimes, highlighting such use as: exact and inexact differentials,partial derivatives, Caratheodory's theorem, Legendretransformation, and combinatory analysis. * Emphasis is placed equally on fundamentals and applications * Several problems are included

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