In this clear and concise introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics the reader, who will have some previous exposure to thermodynamics, will be guided through each of the two disciplines separately initially to provide an in-depth understanding of the area and thereafter the connection between the two is presented and discussed.
In addition, mathematical techniques are introduced at appropriate times, highlighting such use as: exact and inexact differentials, partial derivatives, Caratheodory's theorem, Legendre transformation, and combinatory analysis.
* Emphasis is placed equally on fundamentals and applications
* Several problems are included
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"...a thorough treatment of thermodynamics at a level somewhat higher level than that in a typical undergraduate physical chemistry work." (CHOICE, February 2005)
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Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 161 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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978-0-471-47459-3 (9780471474593)
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BRUNO LINDER is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Florida State University. Founder of the Southeastern Theoretical Chemistry Association, he was formerly a John Simon Guggenheim Fellow at the Theoretical Physics Institute of the University of Amsterdam.
Preface.
1 Introductory Remarks.
PART I: THERMODYNAMICS.
2 Basic Concepts and Definitions.
3 The Laws of Thermodynamics I.
4 The Laws of Thermodynamics II.
5 Useful Functions: The Free Energy Functions.
6 The Third Law of Thermodynamics.
7 General Conditions for Equilibrium and Stability.
8 Application of Thermodynamics to Gases, Liquids, and Solids.
9 Phase and Chemical Equilibria.
10 Solutions--Nonelectrolytes.
11 Processes Involving Work Other Than Pressure-Volume Work.
12 Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena.
PART II: INTRODUCTORY STATISTICAL MECHANICS.
13 Principles of Statistical Mechanics.
14 Thermodynamic Connection.
15 Molecular Partition Function.
16 Statistical Mechanical Applications.
Annotated Bibliography.
Appendix I: Homework Problem Sets.
Appendix II: Solutions to Problems.
Index.
