Fitzpatrick, Richard, 1963-

Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics [electronic resource] / by Richard Fitzpatrick. - Singapore : World Scientific, [2020] - 1 online resource (xii, 346 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- Probability theory -- Statistical mechanics -- Heat and work -- Statistical thermodynamics -- Classical thermodynamics -- Multi-phase systems -- Applications of statistical thermodynamics -- Chemical equilibria -- Quantum statistics -- Appendix A : physical constants -- Appendix B : classical mechanics -- Appendix C : wave mechanics -- Bibliography -- Index.

"This book provides a comprehensive exposition of the theory of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at a level suitable for well-prepared undergraduate students. The fundamental message of the book is that all results in equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics follow from a single unprovable axiom namely, the principle of equal a priori probabilities combined with elementary probability theory, elementary classical mechanics, and elementary quantum mechanics"--Publisher's website.


Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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9789811223365 981122336X


Thermodynamics.
Statistical mechanics.


Electronic books.

QC174.8 / .F565 2020

530.13