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Statistical Physics : An Entropic Approach by Ian Ford (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101119975301

ISBN-139781119975304

eBay Product ID (ePID)159742831

Product Key Features

Number of Pages288 Pages

Publication NameStatistical Physics : an Entropic Approach

LanguageEnglish

SubjectMechanics / Thermodynamics

Publication Year2013

TypeTextbook

AuthorIan Ford

Subject AreaScience

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2012-051177

Reviews"Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates." ( Choice , 1 March 2014) "The best choice is finally that the entropy is uncertainty commodified". The reviewer believes that the aim of the book is evident and it is worthwhile to make a detailed study of it from time to time." ( Zentralblatt MATH, 1 October 2013)

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal536.7015195

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

LC Classification NumberQC311.5.F67 2013