ENGLISH

Thermal Physics: Concepts and Practice

By Allen L. Wasserman

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2011
ISBN
110700649X, 9781107006492
LCC
QC311 .W37 2011
Google Books ID
qv6kGBpEv-8C
Open Library ID
OL25025787M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (5904253 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
320\320
Topic
Technique Energy
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00
Топливно-энергетический комплекс;Техническая термо

Description

Thermodynamics has benefited from nearly 100 years of parallel development with quantum mechanics. As a result, thermal physics has been considerably enriched in concepts, technique and purpose, and now has a dominant role in the developments of physics, chemistry and biology. This unique book explores the meaning and application of these developments using quantum theory as the starting point. The book links thermal physics and quantum mechanics in a natural way. Concepts are combined with interesting examples, and entire chapters are dedicated to applying the principles to familiar, practical and unusual situations. Together with end-of-chapter exercises, this book gives advanced undergraduate and graduate students a modern perception and appreciation for this remarkable subject.

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