Statistical MechanicsUnlike most other texts on the subject, this clear, concise introduction to the theory of microscopic bodies treats the modern theory of critical phenomena. Provides up-to-date coverage of recent major advances, including a self-contained description of thermodynamics and the classical kinetic theory of gases, interesting applications such as superfluids and the quantum Hall effect, several current research applications, The last three chapters are devoted to the Landau-Wilson approach to critical phenomena. Many new problems and illustrations have been added to this edition. |
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... Thermodynamics , as a mathematical model , can be axiomatized , in the best tradition of mathematics . Nevertheless , in view of the foregoing discussion , such a formulation ... Laws of Thermodynamics 7 The First Law of Thermodynamics,
... Thermodynamics , as a mathematical model , can be axiomatized , in the best tradition of mathematics . Nevertheless , in view of the foregoing discussion , such a formulation ... Laws of Thermodynamics 7 The First Law of Thermodynamics,
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... law of thermodynamics is rigorously correct , the affirmative answer is inescapable . In fact , however , ours is not such a universe , although this conclusion cannot be arrived at within thermodynamics . Our universe is governed by ...
... law of thermodynamics is rigorously correct , the affirmative answer is inescapable . In fact , however , ours is not such a universe , although this conclusion cannot be arrived at within thermodynamics . Our universe is governed by ...
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... LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS The definition of entropy is given by ( 9.20 ) . At the absolute zero of temperature a system is in its ground state , i.e. , a state of lowest energy . For a system whose energy eigenvalues ... Law of Thermodynamics,
... LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS The definition of entropy is given by ( 9.20 ) . At the absolute zero of temperature a system is in its ground state , i.e. , a state of lowest energy . For a system whose energy eigenvalues ... Law of Thermodynamics,
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THE LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS | 3 |
SOME APPLICATIONS OF THERMODYNAMICS | 33 |
THE PROBLEM OF KINETIC THEORY | 55 |
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