Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics (Fundamentals of Physics) - Softcover

Frederick Reif

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007085615X ISBN 13: 9780070856158

Publisher: Mcgraw, 1965

Synopsis

This book is designed for the junior-senior thermodynamics course given in all departments as a standard part of the curriculum. The book is devoted to a discussion of some of the basic physical concepts and methods useful in the description of situations involving systems which consist of very many particulars. It attempts, in particular, to introduce the reader to the disciplines of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory from a unified and modern point of view. The presentation emphasizes the essential unity of the subject matter and develops physical insight by stressing the microscopic content of the theory.

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From the Back Cover

"This is a wonderful textbook that is pedagogically sound and provides a gentle introduction to statistical reasoning in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. The introduction of the microscopic approach to appreciate thermodynamics is noteworthy. The textbook will adequately serve both undergraduates and beginning graduate students." -- Dilip Asthagiri, Johns Hopkins University

Review

"Waveland has done a fine job in reissuing this classic text. Especially useful for instructors is the disc with Knacke's solutions to Reif's homework problems." --Bernard Weinstein, SUNY Buffalo

Edition details

• Publisher: Mcgraw
• Publication date: 1965
• ISBN 10: 007085615X
• ISBN 13: 9780070856158
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 578