Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics by Herbert B. Callen (Eng

Description: Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics by Herbert B. Callen The only text to cover both thermodynamic and statistical mechanics----allowing students to fully master thermodynamics at the macroscopic level. Presents essential ideas on critical phenomena developed over the last decade in simple, qualitative terms. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The only text to cover both thermodynamic and statistical mechanics--allowing students to fully master thermodynamics at the macroscopic level. Presents essential ideas on critical phenomena developed over the last decade in simple, qualitative terms. This new edition maintains the simple structure of the first and puts new emphasis on pedagogical considerations. Thermostatistics is incorporated into the text without eclipsing macroscopic thermodynamics, and is integrated into the conceptual framework of physical theory. Author Biography Herbert Bernard Callen was an American physicist best known as the author of the textbook Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, the most frequently cited thermodynamic reference in physics research literature. Table of Contents GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CLASSICAL THERMODYNAMICS. The Problem and the Postulates. The Conditions of Equilibrium. Some Formal Relationships, and Sample Systems. Reversible Processes and the Maximum Work Theorem. Alternative Formulations and Legendre Transformations. The Extremum Principle in the Legendre Transformed Representations. Maxwell Relations. Stability of Thermodynamic Systems. First-Order Phase Transitions. Critical Phenomena. The Nernst Postulate. Summary of Principles for General Systems. Properties of Materials. Irreversible Thermodynamics. STATISTICAL MECHANICS. Statistical Mechanics in the Entropy Representation: The Microanonical Formalism. The Canonical Formalism; Statistical Mechanics in Helmholtz Representation. Entropy and Disorder; Generalized Canonical Formulations. Quantum Fluids. Fluctuations. Variational Properties, Perturbation Expansions, and Mean Field Theory. FOUNDATIONS. Postlude: Symmetry and the Conceptual Foundations of Thermostatistics. Appendices. General References. Index. Details ISBN0471862568 Author Herbert B. Callen Pages 512 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0471862568 ISBN-13 9780471862567 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 536.7 Year 1985 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations, bibliography, index Affiliation Univ. of Pennsylvania Photographer Herbert B. Callen Short Title THERMODYNAMICS & AN INTRO TO T DOI 10.1604/9780471862567 UK Release Date 1985-10-23 NZ Release Date 1985-08-29 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 1985-10-23 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Replaces 9780471130352 Audience Undergraduate US Release Date 1985-10-23 AU Release Date 1985-08-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102472501;

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