Introductory Statistical Thermodynamics

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-0-12-384956-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 679 g

Introductory Statistical Thermodynamics is a text for an introductory one-semester course in statistical thermodynamics for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in physics and engineering. The book offers a high level of detail in derivations of all equations and results. This information is necessary for students to grasp difficult concepts in physics that are needed to move on to higher level courses. The text is elementary, self contained, and mathematically well-founded, containing a number of problems with detailed solutions to help students to grasp the more difficult theoretical concepts.

Zielgruppe

<p>Upper-level undergraduates, and graduate students of physics and engineering. </p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dalarsson, Nils

Dalarsson, Mariana

Golubovic, Leonardo

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I QUANTUM DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS2 Introduction and Basic Concepts3 Kinetic energy of Translational Motion4 Energy of Vibrations5 Kinetic Energy of RotationsPart II THERMODYNAMICS OF SYSTEMS6 Number of accessible states and Entropy7 Equilibrium States of Systems8 Thermodynamic Variables9 Macroscopic Thermodynamics10 Variable Number of ParticlesPart III IDEAL AND NON-IDEAL GASES11 Ideal Monoatomic Gases12 Ideal Diatomic Gases13 Non-ideal Gases14 Quasi-static Thermodynamic ProcessesPart IV QUANTUM STATISTICAL PHYSICS15 Quantum Distribution Functions16 Electron Gases in Metals17 Photon Gas in Equilibrium18 Other examples of Boson Systems19 Special TopicsApp Physical constants

Über Autor(innen)

Dalarsson, Nils
Nils Dalarsson has been with the Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Theoretical Physics in Stockholm, Sweden, since 1999. His research and teaching experience spans 32 years. Former academic and private sector affiliations include University of Virginia, Uppsala University, FSB Corporation, France Telecom Corporation, Ericsson Corporation, and ABB Corporation. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics, an MSc in Engineering Physics, and an MSc in Education.