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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Debra Ford Msc.D is one of the world's foremost experts in metaphysical energy. She has a doctorate in Metaphysical Science and is a philosophy teacher and the creator of SolePath, SoleNumbers and her original interpretation of the energies of the Tao.She is the author of many spiritual books and two children's books. Join her in the Insight Timer meditation app for guided meditations, courses and more. Klappentext This undergraduate textbook provides a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics via a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and the statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena. This timely book has a unique focus on the concept of entropy, which is studied starting from the well-known ideal gas law, employing various thermodynamic processes, example systems and interpretations to expose its role in the second law of thermodynamics. This modern treatment of statistical physics includes studies of neutron stars, superconductivity and the recently developed fluctuation theorems. It also presents figures and problems in a clear and concise way, aiding the student's understanding.Statistical Physics: An Entropic Approach* Provides an excellent introduction to classical thermodynamics* Covers key topics within the physics undergraduate curriculum that are accessible also to students in chemistry and engineering disciplines* Dispels confusion over the nature of entropy, offering a coherent and consistent treatment of Boltzmann, Gibbs and Shannon models* Features clear pictorial representations of statistical systems, illustrating thermodynamic approaches* Develops statistical thermodynamics for a range of systems and applications* Features advanced sections on stochastic dynamics and fluctuation relations, including recent ideas concerning the stochastic definition of entropy production, together with suggested further reading on these them Zusammenfassung This undergraduate textbook provides students with a statistical mechanical foundation to the classical laws of thermodynamics through a comprehensive treatment of the basics of classical thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, irreversible thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics of non-equilibrium phenomena. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xiii 1. Disorder or Uncertainty? 1 2. Classical Thermodynamics 5 2.1 The Classical Laws of Thermodynamics 5 2.2 Macroscopic State Variables and Thermodynamic Processes 6 2.3 Properties of the Ideal Classical Gas 8 2.4 Thermodynamic Processing of the Ideal Gas 10 2.5 Entropy of the Ideal Gas 13 2.6 Entropy Change in Free Expansion of an Ideal Gas 15 2.7 Entropy Change due to Nonquasistatic Heat Transfer 17 2.8 Cyclic Thermodynamic Processes, the Clausius Inequality and Carnot's Theorem 19 2.9 Generality of the Clausius Expression for Entropy Change 21 2.10 Entropy Change due to Nonquasistatic Work 23 2.11 Fundamental Relation of Thermodynamics 25 2.12 Entropy Change due to Nonquasistatic Particle Transfer 28 2.13 Entropy Change due to Nonquasistatic Volume Exchange 30 2.14 General Thermodynamic Driving 31 2.15 Reversible and Irreversible Processes 32 2.16 Statements of the Second Law 33 2.17 Classical Thermodynamics: the Salient Points 35 Exercises 35 3. Applications of Classical Thermodynamics 37 3.1 Fluid Flow and Throttling Processes 37 3.2 Thermodynamic Potentials and Availability 39 3.2.1 Helmholtz Free Energy 40 3.2.2 Why Free Energy? 43 3.2.3 Contrast between Equilibria 43 3.2.4 Gibbs Free Energy 44 3.2.5 Grand Potential 46 3.3 Maxwell Relations 47 3.4 Nonideal Classical Gas 48 ...
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"Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates." ( Choice , 1 March 2014)
"The best choice is finally that the entropy is uncertainty commodified". The reviewer believes that the aim of the book is evident and it is worthwhile to make a detailed study of it from time to time." ( Zentralblatt MATH, 1 October 2013)
