Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics (Fundamentals of Physics)

Frederick Reif

ISBN 10: 007085615X / ISBN 13: 9780070856158

Published by Mcgraw, 1965

Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Seller Inventory # M0007085615X-G

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...

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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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal ...
Publisher: Mcgraw
Publication Date: 1965
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good