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The conceptual foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics

Classic 1912 article reformulated the foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics. Largely still valid; essential reading for serious student. Covers older formulation of statistico-mechanical investigations (kineto-statistics of the molecule); modern formulation of kineto-statistics of gas...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ehrenfest, Paul, Ehrenfest, Tatiana
Lenguaje:fre
Publicado: Dover 2015
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/1705823
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Sumario:Classic 1912 article reformulated the foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics. Largely still valid; essential reading for serious student. Covers older formulation of statistico-mechanical investigations (kineto-statistics of the molecule); modern formulation of kineto-statistics of gas model; work of W. Gibbs, and more. Extensive notes and prefatory material. Bibliography.