The Boltzmann factor / E. Brian Smith.

Author
Smith, E. Brian (Eric Brian), 1933- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Mill Valley, California : University Science Books, [2017]
Description
xviii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

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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.
    Bibliographic references
    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.
    ISBN
    • 9781938787881 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
    • 1938787889 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
    LCCN
    2016027508
    OCLC
    952139004
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