An introduction to thermal physics / Daniel V. Schroeder.

Author
Schroeder, Daniel V. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
San Francisco, CA : Addison Wesley, c 2000.
Description
x, 422 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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          Summary note
          This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics. Part I introduces essential concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a unified view, applying concepts in a select number of illustrative examples. Parts II and III explore further applications of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Throughout, the emphasis is on real-world applications. Daniel V. Schroeder, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, USA. Publisher's note.
          Bibliographic references
          Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-405) and index.
          Contents
          • Preface
          • Part I: Fundamentals. Energy in thermal physics ; The second law ; Interactions and implications
          • Part II: Thermodynamics. Engines and refrigerators ; Free energy and chemical thermodynamics
          • Part III: Statistical mechanics. Boltzmann statistics ; Quantum statistics ; Systems of interacting particles
          • Appendix A. Elements of quantum mechanics
          • Appendix B. Mathematical results.
          ISBN
          • 0201380277
          • 9780201380279
          • 0321277791 ((pbk.))
          • 9780321277794 ((pbk.))
          LCCN
          99031696
          OCLC
          41476755
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