Thermal Physics: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (921 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0128033045 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 610 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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He served as Dean of the Mellon College of Science from 1982 through 1991. Honors include the Phillip M. He retired in 2011 but continues to do scientific research and writing. Please see sekerkawebysu for further information and publications. . Subsequently he was named University Professor of Physics and Mathematics with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science and Engineering. Robert Floyd Sekerka is University Professor Emeritus, Physics and Mathematics, Carnegie Mel
He served as Dean of the Mellon College of Science from 1982 through 1991. He retired in 2011 but continues to do scientific research and writing. Honors include the Phillip M. He worked as a senior engineer at Westinghouse Research Laboratories until 1969 when he joined the faculty of Carnegie Mellon in the Materials Science and Engineering Department; he was promoted to Professor in 1972 and was Department Head from 1976-82. About the Author Robert Floyd Sekerka is University Professor Emeritus, Physics and Mathematics, Carn
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In Thermal Physics: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers, the fundamental laws of thermodynamics are stated precisely as postulates and subsequently connected to historical context and developed mathematically. A unified treatment of ideal classical, Fermi, and Bose gases is presented, including Bose condensation, degenerate Fermi gases, and classical gases with internal structure. Throughout the book, problems are posed and solved to illustrate specific results and problem-solving techniques.Includes applications of interest to physicists, physical chemists, and materials scientists, as well as materials, chemical, and mechanical engineersSuitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and practicing researchersDevelops content systematically with increasing order of complexitySelf-contained, including nine appendice