Modern thermodynamics and statistical mechanics: a comprehensive foundation (Record no. 61040)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783031543128 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 536.7 RAV |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Puri, Ravinder R. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Modern thermodynamics and statistical mechanics: a comprehensive foundation |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Cham, Switzerland: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | Springer, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xvi, 399p.: |
| Other physical details | ill.; pbk.: |
| Dimensions | 23cm. |
| 440 ## - SERIES STATEMENT/ADDED ENTRY--TITLE | |
| Title | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc | Includes bibliography and index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | This undergraduate-level textbook offers a unique and in-depth approach to the study of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. It covers the fundamentals of thermodynamics using both traditional and postulatory approaches, including origin of the concept of thermodynamic entropy, Euler’s equation, Gibbs-Duhem relations, stability of equilibrium, and the concept of thermodynamic potentials, and that of independent thermodynamic observables. The book then delves into the microscopic foundation of thermodynamics, starting with the kinetic theory and highlighting its historical development. Boltzmann's concept of entropy is explored, along with its applications in deriving Planck’s, Bose’s, Bose-Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac distribution functions. The formal structure of classical and quantum statistical mechanics is built based on the concept of statistical entropy and the maximum entropy principle and used to investigate in detail the thermodynamic properties of ideal classical and quantum systems. The book also covers phase transitions, simple theory of critical phenomena, and the theory of interacting van der Waals gases. Throughout the text, the book provides historical context, enriching the reader's understanding. This textbook is a valuable resource for undergraduate physics students, offering comprehensive coverage, including overlooked topics, and a historical perspective on thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.<br/><br/>https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-54310-4 |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Entropic Stability |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Undergraduate Thermodynamics Textbook |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Quantum Black Body Law |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Combinatorics Methods for Entropy Evaluation |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Thermodynamics of Non-Interacting Classical and Quantum Gases |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Ensembles and Maximum Entropy Principle |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | General | IIT Gandhinagar | IIT Gandhinagar | 29/09/2024 | 3 | 536.7 RAV | 034551 | 25/04/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 1 | Books | IITGN Authored Book | ||||||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | Not for Issue | General | IIT Gandhinagar | IIT Gandhinagar | 02/10/2024 | 536.7 RAV | 034563 | 02/10/2024 | 4 | Institute Archives | IITGN Authored Book | CBS | 5445.29 | 5445.29 | ||||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | General | IIT Gandhinagar | IIT Gandhinagar | 02/10/2024 | 3 | 536.7 RAV | 034561 | 05/01/2026 | 05/01/2026 | 2 | Books | IITGN Authored Book | CBS | 5445.29 | 5445.29 | 20/01/2026 | ||||
| Dewey Decimal Classification | General | IIT Gandhinagar | IIT Gandhinagar | 02/10/2024 | 3 | 536.7 RAV | 034562 | 06/01/2026 | 06/01/2026 | 3 | Books | IITGN Authored Book | CBS | 5445.29 | 5445.29 | 21/01/2026 |
