An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Record no. 14235)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780199646944 |
| 037 ## - SOURCE OF ACQUISITION | |
| Terms of availability | Textbook |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | CSL |
| Language of cataloging | eng |
| Transcribing agency | CSL |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| Source of code | eng |
| 084 ## - COLON CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | CN2,4:7 Q2 TC |
| Assigning agency | CSL |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Swendsen, Robert H. |
| Relator term | author. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 858457 |
| 245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New York : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Oxford Univ Press , |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2012 . |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xx,401p. |
| 490 ## - SERIES STATEMENT | |
| Series statement | Oxford graduate texts |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes Index 399-401p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which is central to thermal physics. A unique feature of the book is the development of entropy based on Boltzmann's 1877 definition; this avoids contradictions or ad hoc corrections found in other texts. Detailed fundamentals provide a natural grounding for advanced topics, such as black-body radiation and quantum gases. An extensive set of problems (solutions are available for lecturers through the OUP website), many including explicit computations, advance the core content by probing essential concepts. The text is designed for a two-semester undergraduate course but can be adapted for one-semester courses emphasizing either aspect of thermal physics. It is also suitable for graduate study. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Statistical mechanics. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 858458 |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Thermodynamics. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 858459 |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Physics. |
| 9 (RLIN) | 858460 |
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| Classification part | CN2,4:7 Q2 TC |
| Koha item type | Textbook |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Colon Classification (CC) |
| Suppress in OPAC | No |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Colon Classification (CC) | Central Science Library | Central Science Library | 2012-07-05 | 1761, 29/06/2012, Ashutosh Technical Books | CN2,4:7 Q2 TC | SL1558573 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-12 | Textbook |