Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Volume 10This book is devoted to a discussion of some of the basic physical concepts and methods useful in the description of situations involving systems which consist of very many particulars. It attempts, in particular, to introduce the reader to the disciplines of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory from a unified and modern point of view. The presentation emphasizes the essential unity of the subject matter and develops physical insight by stressing the microscopic content of the theory. |
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Page 69
... piston of weight w , the piston being thermally insulated from the gas . Initially the piston is clamped in position at a height 8. When the piston is released , it oscillates for a while and finally comes to rest at a greater height 8 ...
... piston of weight w , the piston being thermally insulated from the gas . Initially the piston is clamped in position at a height 8. When the piston is released , it oscillates for a while and finally comes to rest at a greater height 8 ...
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... piston . The one external parameter is the distance s , which is the distance of the piston from the end wall of the cylinder . pose that this system is initially in equilibrium , the piston being clamped at a distance s , from the end ...
... piston . The one external parameter is the distance s , which is the distance of the piston from the end wall of the cylinder . pose that this system is initially in equilibrium , the piston being clamped at a distance s , from the end ...
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... piston may be neglected . When the piston is unclamped , a new equilibrium situation is ultimately reached with the piston in a new position . ( a ) What is the increase in temperature of the water ? ( b ) How far from the left end of ...
... piston may be neglected . When the piston is unclamped , a new equilibrium situation is ultimately reached with the piston in a new position . ( a ) What is the increase in temperature of the water ? ( b ) How far from the left end of ...
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Introduction to statistical methods | 1 |
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE RANDOM WALK | 24 |
Statistical description of systems of particles | 47 |
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