Thermal Physics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107006492)

Thermodynamics has benefited from nearly 100 years of parallel development with quantum mechanics. As a result, thermal physics has been considerably enriched in concepts, technique and purpose, and now has a dominant role in the developments of physics, chemistry and biology. This unique book explores the meaning and application of these developments using quantum theory as the starting point. The book links thermal physics and quantum mechanics in a natural way. Concepts are combined with interesting examples, and entire chapters are dedicated to applying the principles to familiar, practical and unusual situations. Together with end-of-chapter exercises, this book gives advanced undergraduate and graduate students a modern perception and appreciation for this remarkable subject.

Author: Allen L. Wasserman
ISBN-10: 110700649X
ISBN-13: 9781107006492
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2011
Pages: 318
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.40w x 0.70d