Statistical Mechanics Theory Properties Matter by Fowler Ralph Howard (5 results)

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delve into the fascinating realm of matter and energy with this comprehensive exploration of statistical mechanics. This book offers a systematic exposition of the equilibrium theory, guiding readers through the intricate dance of atoms, molecules, and energy in various states of matter. Emerging from the quantum revolution of the early 20th century, the author presents a framework for understanding both classical and quantized systems, illuminating the statistical behavior of gases, crystals, and even the enigmatic world of stellar interiors. Explore the profound connections between statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, unraveling the mysteries of entropy and temperature. Journey to the extremes of the temperature spectrum, from the depths of absolute zero with Nernst's heat theorem to the fiery furnaces within stars. This book unveils the elegant mathematical framework underlying the behavior of matter at the atomic and macroscopic levels. With its clarity and depth, it serves as an invaluable resource for students and researchers seeking to understand the fundamental principles governing the physical world. Unlock the secrets of statistical mechanics and gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate mechanisms that orchestrate the universe around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Blue Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First American Edition. 864 Pp. Blue Cloth, Spine Gilt First Printing Of The Revised Edition, 1936 Date On Title Page, No Additional Printing Indicated. A Standard Work For Many Years. A Touch Of Rubbing At Tips. Signature And Printed Bookplate Of Nicholas Renzetti, Professor At Caltech. Per Wikipedia, Sir Ralph Howard Fowler ( 1889 - 1944) Was An English Physicist. At Trinity College, He Worked On Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics, Bringing A New Approach To Physical Chemistry. With Arthur Milne, A Comrade During The War, He Wrote A Seminal Work On Stellar Spectra, Temperatures, And Pressures. In 1925 He Was Made A Fellow Of The Royal Society. He Became Research Supervisor To Paul Dirac And, In 1926, Worked With Him On The Statistical Mechanics Of White Dwarf Stars. In 1927 He Was One Of The Participants Of The Fifth Solvay Conference On Physics That Took Place At The International Solvay Institute For Physics In Belgium. In 1928 He Published (With Lothar Nordheim) A Seminal Paper That Explained The Physical Phenomenon Now Known As Field Electron Emission, And Helped To Establish The Validity Of Modern Electron Band Theory. In 1931, He Was The First To Formulate And Label The Zeroth Law Of Thermodynamics.[5] In 1932 He Was Elected To The Chair Of Theoretical Physics At The Cavendish Laboratory. In 1933 He Worked With John Bernal To Develop A Model For The Structure Of Water And Ice Known As The Ice Rules. In 1921 He Married Eileen Mary (1901-1930), The Only Daughter Of Ernest Rutherford. They Had Four Children, Two Daughters And Two Sons. Eileen Died After The Birth Of Their Last Child, Ruth Fowler Edwards, A Geneticist And Wife Of Robert G. (Bob) Edwards, The "Father" Of In Vitro Fertilization And 2010 Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine Laureate. One Of His Grandchildren Is Mary Fowler, A Geophysicist And The Sixth Master (2012-2020) Of Darwin College, Cambridge.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1929 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 592 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 592 Fowler, R. H. (Ralph Howard), 1889-1944.