Entropy and Energy Levels
Oxford University Press
Published on 13. June 1974
Book
Paperback/Softback
150 pages
978-0-19-855490-5 (ISBN)
Description
Statistical thermodynamics plays a vital linking role between quantum theory and chemical thermodynamics, yet students often find the subject unpalatable. In this revised edition, the authors overcome this by emphasizing the concepts involved (particularly the significance of the partition function), rather than dwelling on the complex mathematical niceties that are essential for a profound study of the subject. Strong emphasis is placed on the physical basis of statistical thermodynamics. After a clear exposition of the distribution laws, partition functions, heat capacities, chemical equilibria, and kinetics, the subject is further illuminated by discussions of low-temperature effects, spectroscopy, and a variety of macroscopic behaviour of atoms and molecules.
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Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
50figs.1tab.
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
221 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-855490-5 (9780198554905)
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