Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

A comprehensive introduction to this important subject, presenting the fundamentals of classical and statistical thermodynamics through carefully developed concepts which are supported by many examples and applications.
* Each chapter includes numerous carefully worked out examples and problems
* Takes a more applied approach rather than theoretical
* Necessary mathematics is left simple
* Accessible to those fairly new to the subjectDie Grundlagen der klassischen und der statistischen Thermodynamik werden hier in solider Weise anhand sorgfältig durchdachter Argumentationen eingeführt, ergänzt durch zahlreiche Beispiele und Anwendungen. Systematisch werden die Grundbegriffe der Atomtheorie erarbeitet. Gestützt auf diese Kenntnisse kann der Leser dann die Beschreibung und Vorhersage der Eigenschaften makroskopischer Systeme erlernen. List of Symbols.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Thermodynamic Laws, Symbols and Units

Some Further Preliminary Aspects of Thermodynamics

Zeroth Law, Thermal Equilibrium and Thermometry

The First Law of Thermodynamics

Some Consequences of the First Law

Some Applications of the First Law

The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Concept of Entropy

Some Further Applications of the Combined First and Second Laws

The Third Law of Thermodynamics

Free Energy and Applications of Thermodynamic Principles

Free Energy and Chemical Equilibrium

Fundamental Concepts of Statistical Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics Applied to Classical Thermodynamics

Phase Equilibria and Phase Transition

Distribution Functions and Thermodynamics of Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Gases

Heat Capacities of Solids and Gases

Solutions to Exercises

Appendices

Index "...Recommended as a text for a range of thermodynamics courses..." (Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, November 2002)

Bimalendu N. Roy is the author of Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics, published by Wiley. Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics provides a comprehensive introduction to this pivotal subject. Starting from basics, the book begins with a thorough introduction to the field, providing concise definitions and an overview of thermodynamics and its applications.

The book discusses the fundamentals of classical equilibrium thermodynamics, thermal physics, kinetic theory and statistical mechanics. This comprehensive coverage enables the reader to understand not only the interrelationships between these subjects but also encourages an ability to interpret the thermodynamic quantities and laws in terms of statistical mechanics. Beginning with a detailed discussion of the four laws of thermodynamics the text introduces more advanced topics in later chapters, such as applications of the first and second laws, free energy and chemical equilibria, and equilibrium statististical mechanics and applications.

Uniquely, this text includes a large number of worked examples throughout, with a range of problems at the end of each chapter and their solutions all at the end of the book. The most fundamental concepts of the subject are emphasised throughout and new derivations of many of the standard formulae have been developed to avoid excessive mathematical rigour.

Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics:

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering both classical and statistical thermodynamics.
• Includes numerous worked examples and end of chapter problems with answers provided at the back of the book.
• Covers the essentials of the subject combined with cutting-edge material such as non-linear chemical physics, critical phenomena and transport theory.
• Ensures the necessary mathematics are limited to simple derivatives and integrals.

Suitable for all undergraduate students of physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering. Will also be an ideal reference book for those working within science and engineering.