In this second edition there are new sections on scales of temperature, availability, the degradation of energy and lattice defects.
Concise yet thorough, accessible, authoritative, and affordable. These are the hallmarks of books in the remarkable Physics and its Applications series.
New sections on scales of temperature, availability, the degredation of energy and lattice defects accompany this volume which emphasizes understanding the basic ideas of thermodynamics.
Exercise problems in each chapter.
... disorder with a state of affairs which can be realized in many different ways, that is, a large number of microstates, and it associates order with a state 141 Chapter 5 Entropy as a Measure of Disorder 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Order and ...
The amount of time devoted to thermodynamics in many undergraduate courses has been reduced in recent years as newer subjects crowd the curriculum. One possible solution is to concentrate on...
Throughout the book, problems are posed and solved to illustrate specific results and problem-solving techniques.
Clear and reader-friendly, this is an ideal textbook for students seeking an introduction to thermal physics.
Thermal Physics: With Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Thermal Physics
Written by distinguished physics educator David Goodstein, this fresh introduction to thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and the study of matter is ideal for undergraduate courses.
Concise yet thorough, accessible, authoritative, and affordable. These are the hallmarks of books in the remarkable Physics and its Applications series.
CONGRATULATIONS TO HERBERT KROEMER, 2000 NOBEL LAUREATE FOR PHYSICS For upper-division courses in thermodynamics or statistical mechanics, Kittel and Kroemer offers a modern approach to thermal physics that is based on the idea that all ...
This text provides ideal revision opportunit ies with the inclusion of comprehensive questions at the end of each section, along with answers to encourage self-asses sment. '
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.
This is a general exposition of the principles governing the properties and effects of heat. Each chapter is followed by examples, problems and notes which should enhance the student's understanding...
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