Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Volume V)

Arnold Sommerfeld

Published by Academic Press, London, England, 1956

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Very Near Fine: shows just a tick of wear to the heel of the backstrip; the upper corner tips are very lightly rubbed and the upper rear corner tip is very mildly nudged; a small stain at the lower corner of the rear flyleaf; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Lacks DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (9.25 x 6.25 x 1 inches) . Index. Translated by J. Kestin. Edited by F. Bopp, J. Meixner, and. Language: English. Weight: 26.5 ounces. Dark brown cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Academic Press logo embossed at the front panel. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics deals with the method of thermodynamic potentials, the four Gibbsian potentials, and Boltzmann's statistics. The book reviews the general considerations of thermodynamics, such as the first and second laws of thermodynamics, the van der Waals equation, and Nernst's third law of thermodynamics. The text also discusses the application of thermodynamics to special systems, the theory of phase equilibria, the electromotive force of galvanic cells, and the thermodynamics of near-equilibrium processes. The book explains the equation of state of a perfect gas, the Maxwellian velocity distribution, and the statistical significance of the constants in van der Waal's equation. The text notes that the states of equilibrium can be treated in a simple manner compared to complex methods used in problems connected with irreversible processes. The book explains that the atoms in a molecule are capable of performing small vibrations about their position of equilibrium as they possess both kinetic and potential energy. The text also discusses the quantization of vibrational energy and rotational energy. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xvii, 401 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Volume V)
• Publisher: Academic Press, London, England
• Publication Date: 1956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition; Sixth Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket