TY - BOOK AU - Stowe,Keith S TI - An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics SN - 9781316612095 U1 - 536.7 PY - 2007/// CY - New Delhi PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Thermodynamics KW - Statistical mechanics N2 - This introductory textbook for standard undergraduate courses in thermodynamics has been completely rewritten to explore a greater number of topics, more clearly and concisely. Starting with an overview of important quantum behaviours, the book teaches students how to calculate probabilities in order to provide a firm foundation for later chapters. It introduces the ideas of classical thermodynamics and explores them both in general and as they are applied to specific processes and interactions. The remainder of the book deals with statistical mechanics. Each topic ends with a boxed summary of ideas and results, and every chapter contains numerous homework problems, covering a broad range of difficulties UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007298684-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007298684-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007298684-t.html ER -