Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
1. Edition January 2002
XXIV, 744 Pages, Softcover
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
A comprehensive introduction to this important subject, presenting the fundamentals of classical and statistical thermodynamics through carefully developed concepts, supported by examples and applications. The basic notions of atomic theory are presented systematically, providing a coherent conceptual framework capable of describing and predicting the properties of macroscopic systems.
A comprehensive introduction to this important subject, presenting the fundamentals of classical and statistical thermodynamics through carefully developed concepts which are supported by many examples and applications.
* Each chapter includes numerous carefully worked out examples and problems
* Takes a more applied approach rather than theoretical
* Necessary mathematics is left simple
* Accessible to those fairly new to the subject
Some Further Preliminary Aspects of Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law, Thermal Equilibrium and Thermometry
The First Law of Thermodynamics
Some Consequences of the First Law
Some Applications of the First Law
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Concept of Entropy
Some Further Applications of the Combined First and Second Laws
The Third Law of Thermodynamics
Free Energy and Applications of Thermodynamic Principles
Free Energy and Chemical Equilibrium
Fundamental Concepts of Statistical Mechanics
Statistical Mechanics Applied to Classical Thermodynamics
Phase Equilibria and Phase Transition
Distribution Functions and Thermodynamics of Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Gases
Heat Capacities of Solids and Gases
Solutions to Exercises
Appendices
Index