Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics
Frederick Reif
- ISBN-13
- Publisher
- Waveland Press, Inc.
- Year
- 2009
- Pages
- 651
- Format
- Hardcover, new
Physics textbook by Frederick Reif (Waveland Press, 2009). Moves from probability and statistical methods to statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum gases, and transport theory. Hardcover, 651 pages.
About this book
Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics by Frederick Reif is intended for a first upper-level course in statistical and thermal physics. It starts from the premise that all macroscopic systems consist of atoms obeying the laws of quantum mechanics. This hardcover was published by Waveland Press in 2009 and runs 651 pages.
Reif first introduces basic probability concepts and statistical methods, then applies statistical ideas to systems of particles in equilibrium to develop statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Later chapters treat phase transformations and quantum gases, then nonequilibrium situations such as transport theory and dilute gases, and the last chapter addresses irreversible processes and fluctuations. The text contains 230 problems.
Product details
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| Publisher | Waveland Press, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Published | 2009 |
| Author | Frederick Reif |
| Format | Hardcover, 651 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-57766-612-7 |
| ISBN-10 | 1577666127 |
| Size | 6.5 × 9.3 × 1.5 in · 2.6 lb |
| Condition | New |
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