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Ford, Ian

 
9781119975304: Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1119975301 ISBN 13: 9781119975304
Verlag: Wiley, 2013

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This undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena.

This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems in a clear and concise way, aiding the student’s understanding.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Ian Ford
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, UK

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This undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena.

This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems in a clear and concise way, aiding the student’s understanding.

Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach

  • Provides an excellent introduction to classical thermodynamics
  • Covers key topics within the physics undergraduate curriculum that are accessible also to students in chemistry and engineering disciplines
  • Dispels confusion over the nature of entropy, offering a coherent and consistent treatment of Boltzmann, Gibbs and Shannon models
  • Features clear pictorial representations of statistical systems, illustrating thermodynamic approaches
  • Develops statistical thermodynamics for a range of systems and applications
  • Features advanced sections on stochastic dynamics and fluctuation relations, including recent ideas concerning the stochastic definition of entropy production, together with suggested further reading on these them

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This undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena.

This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems in a clear and concise way, aiding the student’s understanding.

Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach

  • Provides an excellent introduction to classical thermodynamics
  • Covers key topics within the physics undergraduate curriculum that are accessible also to students in chemistry and engineering disciplines
  • Dispels confusion over the nature of entropy, offering a coherent and consistent treatment of Boltzmann, Gibbs and Shannon models
  • Features clear pictorial representations of statistical systems, illustrating thermodynamic approaches
  • Develops statistical thermodynamics for a range of systems and applications
  • Features advanced sections on stochastic dynamics and fluctuation relations, including recent ideas concerning the stochastic definition of entropy production, together with suggested further reading on these them

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Verlag
Wiley
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1119975301
ISBN 13 
9781119975304
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
280
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