{"product_id":"statistical-physics-paperback-2","title":"Statistical Physics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Ford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems in a clear and concise way, aiding the student's understanding.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems in a clear and concise way, aiding the student's understanding.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStatistical Physics: An Entropic Approach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an excellent introduction to classical thermodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers key topics within the physics undergraduate curriculum that are accessible also to students in chemistry and engineering disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDispels confusion over the nature of entropy, offering a coherent and consistent treatment of Boltzmann, Gibbs and Shannon models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures clear pictorial representations of statistical systems, illustrating thermodynamic approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelops statistical thermodynamics for a range of systems and applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures advanced sections on stochastic dynamics and fluctuation relations, including recent ideas concerning the stochastic definition of entropy production, together with suggested further reading on these them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Ford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDepartment of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.6 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738315264063,"sku":"9781119975304","price":124.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/df37c8beb6ee93d831a4881f6267cf7d.webp?v=1765152894","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/statistical-physics-paperback-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}