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An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics
This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability...
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Oxford University Press
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199646944.001.0001 http://cds.cern.ch/record/1486732 |
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| author | Swendsen, Robert H |
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| description | This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which is central to thermal physics. A unique feature of the book is the development ofentropy based on Boltzmann's 1877 definition; this avoids contradictions or ad hoc corrections found in other texts. D |
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| spelling | cern-14867322021-04-22T00:16:04Zdoi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199646944.001.0001http://cds.cern.ch/record/1486732engSwendsen, Robert HAn introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamicsOther Fields of PhysicsThis text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which is central to thermal physics. A unique feature of the book is the development ofentropy based on Boltzmann's 1877 definition; this avoids contradictions or ad hoc corrections found in other texts. DOxford University Pressoai:cds.cern.ch:14867322012 |
| spellingShingle | Other Fields of Physics Swendsen, Robert H An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| title | An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| title_full | An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| title_fullStr | An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| title_full_unstemmed | An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| title_short | An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| title_sort | introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics |
| topic | Other Fields of Physics |
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