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Thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical thermodynamics /

A very well-written book, with all thermodynmical concepts explained clearly and with appropriate examples. Exercises are extensive and cover in full detail all the material at the end of each chapter. Though expensive, definitely worth the investment. The statistical mechanics part is greatly enter...

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Call Number:QC311 S4.2 1975
Main Author: Sears, Francis Weston, 1898-
Other Authors: Salinger, Gerhard L. (joint author.)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., [1975].
Edition:3d ed.
Series:Addison-Wesley principles of physics series
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Summary:A very well-written book, with all thermodynmical concepts explained clearly and with appropriate examples. Exercises are extensive and cover in full detail all the material at the end of each chapter. Though expensive, definitely worth the investment. The statistical mechanics part is greatly entertaining and an enjoyable read. All in all, text is well-balanced. Should become the prescribed text for all introductory course in Thermal Physics.
Item Description:First - 2d editions published under title: An introduction to thermodynamics, the kinetic theory of gases, and statistical mechanics.
Physical Description:viii, 454 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes index.
ISBN:020106894X