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The Boltzmann factor / E. Brian Smith.
Author
Smith, E. Brian (Eric Brian), 1933-
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Format
Book
Language
English
Published/Created
Mill Valley, California : University Science Books, [2017]
Description
xviii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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Engineering Library - Stacks
QD462.6.E53 S65 2017
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Energy levels (Quantum mechanics)
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This vibrant book takes the reader on an exciting journey through much of physical sciences by explaining the wide ranging influence of a single equation, the Boltzmann factor. This simple relation provides the key to understanding a remarkable variety of phenomena ranging from, for example, the behavior of atmospheric pressure at altitude, the appearance of molecular spectra and the factors that determine chemical equilibrium. Compact and clearly written book, this book, which requires no advanced mathematical skills, will enrich and deepen students' understanding of the molecular sciences. The insight it provides will enable them to appreciate the elegant unity that underlies the subject. -- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction
Thermodynamic properties
Two-level systems
Partition functions
Equally spaced energy levels and simple solids
Perfect monatomic gases
Diatomic and polyatomic gases
Intermolecular energy
Equilibrium
Rates of reaction
Quantum statistics.
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ISBN
9781938787881 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
1938787889 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
LCCN
2016027508
OCLC
952139004
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