{"product_id":"lectures-on-gas-theory-ludwig-boltzmann-9780486684550","title":"Lectures on Gas Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the great masterpieces of theoretical physics, this classic work contains a comprehensive exposition of the kinetic theory of gases that is still relevant today, nearly 100 years after its first publication. Although the modifications of quantum mechanics have rendered some parts of the work obsolete, many of the topics dealt with still yield to the classical-mechanics approach outlined by Boltzmann; moreover, a variety of problems in aerodynamics, nuclear reactors, and thermonuclear power generation are best solved by Boltzmann's famous transport equation.\u003cbr\u003eThe work is divided into two parts: Part I deals with the theory of gases with monatomic particles, whose dimensions are negligible compared to the mean free path. Topics include molecules as elastic spheres and as centers of force, external forces and visible motions of the gas and the repelling force between molecules. Part II covers van der Waals' theory, the principles of general mechanics needed for a gas theory, gases with compound molecules, derivation of van der Waals' equation by means of the virial concept, theory of dissociation and supplements to the laws of thermal equilibrium in gases with compound molecules.\u003cbr\u003eCombining rigorous mathematical analysis with pragmatic treatment of physical and chemical applications, \u003ci\u003eLectures on Gas Theory \u003c\/i\u003ewas the standard work on kinetic theory in the first quarter of the 20th century. It remains one of the greatest books in the history of exact sciences. ― Mark Kac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ludwig Boltzmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0486684555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486684550\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.64h x 5.38w x 0.99d","brand":"Ludwig Boltzmann","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994860323071,"sku":"9780486684550","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1d3b01b1-3c04-4951-970c-c883bfbe2f6b.jpg?v=1683332593","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lectures-on-gas-theory-ludwig-boltzmann-9780486684550","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}