Statistical and Thermal Physics - 9780367461348

CRC Press

Statistical and Thermal PhysicsAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): Michael J.R. Hoch\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367461348, 978-0367461348\nSynopsis\nThermal and statistical physics has established the principles and procedures needed to understand and explain the properties of systems consisting of macroscopically large numbers of particles. By developing microscopic statistical physics and macroscopic classical thermodynamic descriptions in tandem, Statistical and Thermal Physics: An Introduction provides insight into basic concepts and relationships at an advanced undergraduate level. This second edition is updated throughout, providing a highly detailed, profoundly thorough, and comprehensive introduction to the subject and features exercises within the text as well as end-of-chapter problems. \n\nPart I of this book consists of nine chapters, the first three of which deal with the basics of equilibrium thermod.