Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: Equilibrium by Entropy Maximisation - Softcover
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This account of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is based on entropy and its maximization. Building from first principles, it gives a transparent explanation of the physical behaviour of equilibrium thermodynamic systems, and it presents a comprehensive, self-contained account of the modern mathematical and computational techniques of statistical mechanics.
Importance of Topic
This field of study is of vital importance to researchers, lecturers and students alike.
Why This Title
Dr Attard is a well-known researcher in statistical mechanics who has made significant contributions to this field. His book offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of statistical thermodynamics. It includes a number of new results and novel derivations, and provides an intriguing alternative to existing monographs. Especially of note are the simple graphs and figures that illustrate the text throughout and the logical organization of the material. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics will be an invaluable and comprehensive reference manual for research scientists. This text can be used as a complement to existing texts and for supplementary reading.
Offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of statistical thermodynamics.
Includes a number of new results and novel derivations, and provides an intriguing alternative to existing monographs.
Simple graphs and figures illustrate the text throughout
Logical organization of material.
An invaluable and comprehensive reference manual for research scientists.
Can be used as a complement to existing texts and for supplementary reading.
This account of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is based on entropy and its maximization. Building from first principles, it gives a transparent explanation of the physical behaviour of equilibrium thermodynamic systems, and it presents a comprehensive, self-contained account of the modern mathematical and computational techniques of statistical mechanics.
Importance of Topic
This field of study is of vital importance to researchers, lecturers and students alike.
Why This Title
Dr Attard is a well-known researcher in statistical mechanics who has made significant contributions to this field. His book offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of statistical thermodynamics. It includes a number of new results and novel derivations, and provides an intriguing alternative to existing monographs. Especially of note are the simple graphs and figures that illustrate the text throughout and the logical organization of the material. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics will be an invaluable and comprehensive reference manual for research scientists. This text can be used as a complement to existing texts and for supplementary reading.
Offers a fresh perspective on the foundations of statistical thermodynamics.
Includes a number of new results and novel derivations, and provides an intriguing alternative to existing monographs.
Simple graphs and figures illustrate the text throughout
Logical organization of material.
An invaluable and comprehensive reference manual for research scientists.
Can be used as a complement to existing texts and for supplementary reading.
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Dr. Attard is a well-known reseacher in statistical mechanics who has made significant contributions to this field.
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- PublisherAcademic Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 1483299805
- ISBN 13 9781483299808
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages450
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