Thermodynamics and Introductory Statistical Mechanics

Bruno Linder - Collection Wiley-Interscience

209 pages, parution le 10/11/2004

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A Clear and Concise Introduction to the Basic Theories of-and Linkages Between-Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Thermodynamics is concerned with the macroscopic properties of matter. Statistical mechanics, on the other hand, relates and interprets the properties of a macroscopic system in terms of its microscopic units. Thermodynamics and Introductory Statistical Mechanics covers the necessary mathematical tools and computational techniques for understanding both, first providing a separate overview of each and then illustrating and exploring the connections between the two.

Placing equal emphasis on fundamentals and applications, this clear and insightful text covers:

Thermodynamics--basic concepts and definitions, laws, general conditions for equilibrium and stability, phase and chemical equilibria
Introductory statistical mechanics--principles, thermodynamic connection, molecular partition function, statistical mechanical applications
Mathematical techniques for highlighting exact and inexact differentials, partial derivatives, Caratheodory's theorem, Legendre transformation, and combinatory analysis

Subtleties and conceptual difficulties are addressed head-on, while ten problem sets and solutions reflect and illuminate the content covered. For advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals, Thermodynamics and Introductory Statistical Mechanics provides an introduction and review that is both concise and comprehensive.

L'auteur - Bruno Linder

BRUNO LINDER is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Florida State University. Founder of the Southeastern Theoretical Chemistry Association, he was formerly a John Simon Guggenheim Fellow at the Theoretical Physics Institute of the University of Amsterdam.

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Introductory remarks
Thermodynamics
- Basic concepts and definitions
- The laws of thermodynamics I
- The laws of thermodynamics II
- Useful functions: the free energy functions
- The third law of thermodynamics
- General conditions for equilibrium and stability
- Application of thermodynamics to gases, liquids, and solids
- Phase and chemical equilibria
- Solutions-nonelectrolytes
- Processes involving work other than pressure-volume work
- Phase transitions and critical phenomena
Introductory statistical mechanics
- Principles of statistical mechanics
- Thermodynamic connection
- Molecular partition function
- Statistical mechanical applications

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Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Bruno Linder
Collection	Wiley-Interscience
Parution	10/11/2004
Nb. de pages	209
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	515g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471474593
ISBN13	978-0-471-47459-3