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Statistical physics an entropic approach / Ian Ford.

Author/creator	Ford, Ian, 1962-
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
Description	1 online resource.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects	Statistical thermodynamics--Textbooks.

Abstract	"This undergraduate textbook provides students with a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics through a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena. The concept of entropy is studied starting from the ideal gas law, known to every undergraduate. By considering various thermodynamic processes, it then explores the concept's generality. An accessible style enables undergraduates to easily follow the presentation without much prior knowledge. The focus on entropy distinguishes the book from many other treatments of this subject"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract	"Focuses from the beginning on entropy as the important quantity and introduces it thoroughly in the context of classical thermodynamics"-- Provided by publisher.
General note	Includes index.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Source of description	Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Issued in other form	Print version: Ford, Ian, 1962- Statistical thermodynamics Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2013 9781119975311
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2013008600
ISBN	9781118597491 (ePub)
ISBN	9781118597514 (Adobe PDF)
ISBN	9781118597521 (MobiPocket)

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