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PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100486414612

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Number of Pages160 Pages

Publication NameThermodynamics and the Kinetic Theory of Gases

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPhysics / Atomic & Molecular, Physics / General, Mechanics / Thermodynamics

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

AuthorWolfgang Pauli

Subject AreaScience

SeriesDover Books on Physics Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight7.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN00-031578

Dewey Edition21

Series Volume Number3

Volume NumberVol. 3

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal530 s 536/.7

Table Of ContentForeward by Victor F. Weisskopf Preface by Editor 1. Basic Concepts and the First Law 1. Thermodynamic variables 2. Concept of temperature 3. Quantity of heat 4. First law of thermodynamics 5. Thermodynamic changes of state 6. Mathematical formulation of the first law 7. Applications of the first law 2. The Second Law 8. Formulations of the second law 9. Quantitative predictions of the second law 10. Mathematical formulation of the second law 11. Axiomatic foundation of thermodynamics following Carathéodory 12. Free energy 13. Gibbs's function 14. Entropy of ideal gas mixtures 15. Gibbs's paradox 16. Remarks on the mixing laws 3. Equilibria 17. Van't Hoff's boxes 18. Gibb's variational method 19. Applications (first variation) 20. Comments on the second variation 21. Thermoelectric problems 4. Nernst's Heat Theorem 22. Nernst's heat theorem 23. Unattainability of the absolute zero 5. Kinetic Theory of Gases 24. Calculation of the pressure 25. Velocity distribution 26. Mean free path and collisions 27. Transport phenomena (d >> l) 28. Transport phenomena (l >> d) 29. Virial concept 30. Applications Bibliography Appendix. Comments by the Editor Index

SynopsisIn the 1950s, the distinguished theoretical physicist Wolfgang Pauli delivered a landmark series of lecturers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. His comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of classical and modern physics was painstakingly recorded not only by his students, but also by a number of collaborators whose carefully edited transcriptions resulted in a remarkable six-volume work. This volume, the third in that series, offers a superb course on phenomenological thermodynamics, with emphasis given to historic development and the logical structure of the theory. Topics include basic concepts and the First Law, the Second Law, equilibria, Nernst's heat theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. Originally published in 1973, the text remains an important resource for physicists and students thanks to Pauli's manner of presentation. As Victor F. Weisskopf notes in the Foreword to the series, Pauli's style is commensurate to the greatness of its subject in its clarity and impact .... Pauli's lectures show how physical ideas can be presented clearly and in good mathematical form, without being hidden in formalistic expertise. Alone or as part of the complete set, this volume represents a solid introduction to thermodynamics that will be invaluable to individuals, as well as to libraries and other institutions., In the 1950s, the distinguished theoretical physicist Wolfgang Pauli delivered a landmark series of lecturers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. His comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of classical and modern physics was painstakingly recorded not only by his students, but also by a number of collaborators whose carefully edited transcriptions resulted in a remarkable six-volume work. This volume, the third in that series, offers a superb course on phenomenological thermodynamics, with emphasis given to historic development and the logical structure of the theory. Topics include basic concepts and the First Law, the Second Law, equilibria, Nernst's heat theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. Originally published in 1973, the text remains an important resource for physicists and students thanks to Pauli's manner of presentation. As Victor F. Weisskopf notes in the Foreword to the series, Pauli's style is "commensurate to the greatness of its subject in its clarity and impact .... Pauli's lectures show how physical ideas can be presented clearly and in good mathematical form, without being hidden in formalistic expertise." Alone or as part of the complete set, this volume represents a solid introduction to thermodynamics that will be invaluable to individuals, as well as to libraries and other institutions., Examines basic concepts and First Law, Second Law, equilibria, Nernst's Heat Theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. Includes an index and numerous figures. 1973 edition.

LC Classification NumberQC3.P35 2000 vol.3