Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics : equilibrium by entropy maximisation /

Description This account of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is based on entropy and its maximization. Building from first principles, it gives a transparent explanation of the physical behaviour of equilibrium thermodynamic systems, and it presents a comprehensive, self-contained account of...

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Main Author:	Attard, Phil
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, ©2002.
Subjects:	Thermodynamics. Statistical mechanics. Thermodynamics Thermodynamique. Mécanique statistique. thermodynamics. Statistical mechanics Statistische Mechanik Thermodynamisches Gleichgewicht Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book