Liquid Helium

Originally published in 1959, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Equilibrium properties; 3. Theories; 4. The new thermodynamics; 5. First and second sound; 6. Further aspects of the thermodynamics; 7. Helium films; 8. Helium three; 9. He3-He4 mixtures; References; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1959 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics. Atkins looks at both Helium Three and Helium Four, as well as the properties of a combination of the two isotopes.

Product details

• Authors: K. R. Atkins, Kenneth Robert Atkins
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.06.2014
• EAN: 9781107638907
• ISBN: 978-1-107-63890-7
• No. of pages: 324
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; SCIENCE / Physics / Atomic & Molecular, Atomic & molecular physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics