An introduction to thermal physics /
Schroeder, Daniel V.
An introduction to thermal physics / Daniel V. Schroeder. - x, 422 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-405) and index.
I. FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Energy in Thermal Physics. 2. The Second Law. 3. Interactions and Implications. II. THERMODYNAMICS. 4. Engines and Refrigerators. 5. Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics. III. STATISTICAL MECHANICS. 6. Boltzmann Statistics. 7. Quantum Statistics. 8. Systems of Interacting Particles. Appendix A. Elements of Quantum Mechanics. Appendix B. Mathematical Results. Reference Data. Suggested Reading.
This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics
0321277791
Thermodynamics.
Statistical mechanics.
536.7 / S.D.I
An introduction to thermal physics / Daniel V. Schroeder. - x, 422 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-405) and index.
I. FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Energy in Thermal Physics. 2. The Second Law. 3. Interactions and Implications. II. THERMODYNAMICS. 4. Engines and Refrigerators. 5. Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics. III. STATISTICAL MECHANICS. 6. Boltzmann Statistics. 7. Quantum Statistics. 8. Systems of Interacting Particles. Appendix A. Elements of Quantum Mechanics. Appendix B. Mathematical Results. Reference Data. Suggested Reading.
This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics
0321277791
Thermodynamics.
Statistical mechanics.
536.7 / S.D.I