Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780199562107
Publisert
2009
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
1067 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
512
Biografisk notat
Stephen Blundell did his undergraduate degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at Peterhouse, Cambridge and his Ph. D. in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. He moved to the Clarendon Laboratory at Oxford to take up an SERC research fellowship, followed by a Junior Research Fellowship at Merton College, where he began research in organic magnets and superconductors using muon-spin rotation. In 1997 he was appointed to a University Lectureship in the Physics Department and a Tutorial Fellowship at Mansfield College, Oxford, and was subsequently promoted to Reader and then Professor. He was a joint winner of the Daiwa-Adrian Prize in 1999 for his work on organic magnets. Katherine Blundell did her undergraduate degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at New Hall College, Cambridge and her Ph. D. in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. She moved to Oxford University Astrophysics department, holding a Junior Research Fellowship at Balliol College, an 1851 Research Fellowship, before taking up a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. Her research concentrates on radio galaxies and quasars. In 2005 she won a Leverhulme prize for her research, and became a Professor of Astrophysics in 2008.
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This is probably the best book I know of thermodynamics and statistical physics. The authors have done really a great job. [...] The contents of the book are organised in such way that it can be used for a standard undergraduate level course in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, where it is also possible to make the appropriate selection of the topics depending on the level and duration of the course. It could also be very useful as a source reference for lecturers in thermodynamics and statistical physics.
M.A.F. Sanjuan, Contemporary Physics
An understanding of thermal physics is crucial to much of modern physics, chemistry and engineering. This book provides a modern introduction to the main principles that are foundational to thermal physics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. The key concepts are carefully presented in a clear way, and new ideas are illustrated with copious worked examples as well as a description of the historical background to their discovery. Applications are presented to subjects as diverse as stellar astrophysics, information and communication theory, condensed matter physics and climate change. Each chapter concludes with detailed exercises.
The second edition of this popular textbook maintains the structure and lively style of the first edition but extends its coverage of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to include several new topics, including osmosis, diffusion problems, Bayes theorem, radiative transfer, the Ising model and Monte Carlo methods. New examples and exercises have been added throughout.
Les mer
This modern introduction to thermal physics contains a step-by-step presentation of the key concepts. The text is copiously illustrated and each chapter contains several worked examples.
I: PRELIMINARIES; II: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES; III: TRANSPORT AND THERMAL DIFFUSION; IV: THE FIRST LAW; V: THE SECOND LAW; VI: THERMODYNAMICS IN ACTION; VII: STATISTICAL MECHANICS; VIII: BEYOND THE IDEAL GAS; IX: SPECIAL TOPICS
Les mer
`Review from previous edition The best book I have ever encountered at this level ... a winner.'
Michael C. Mackey, McGill University
`With so many results derived from so few assumptions, it is important that the presentation be clear and logical. Concepts in Thermal Physics by Stephen J. Blundell and Katherine M. Blundell fulfills that need admirably ... Concepts in Thermal Physics provides an excellent introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. It deserves serious consideration as a textbook for any undergraduate course on those topics.
'
Physics Today
`...elementary and admirably clear expositions of a wide range of subjects not often found in introductory texts... many
coming to the subject for the first time will want to consult this book.
'
Contemporary Physics
Les mer
Solutions manual available on request from the OUP website
Clear exposition and reader-friendly style.
Many helpful figures.
Lots of short, easily digestible chapters.
Modern, relevant examples involving exciting areas of physics
Mathematical ideas summarised in comprehensive appendices.
Les mer
Stephen Blundell did his undergraduate degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at Peterhouse, Cambridge and his Ph. D. in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. He moved to the Clarendon Laboratory at Oxford to take up an SERC research fellowship, followed by a Junior Research Fellowship at Merton College, where he began research in organic magnets and superconductors using muon-spin rotation. In 1997 he was appointed to a University Lectureship in the Physics
Department and a Tutorial Fellowship at Mansfield College, Oxford, and was subsequently promoted to Reader and then Professor. He was a joint winner of the Daiwa-Adrian Prize in 1999 for his work on
organic magnets. Katherine Blundell did her undergraduate degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at New Hall College, Cambridge and her Ph. D. in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. She moved to Oxford University Astrophysics department, holding a Junior Research Fellowship at Balliol College, an 1851 Research Fellowship, before taking up a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. Her research concentrates on radio galaxies and quasars. In 2005 she won a Leverhulme prize for her
research, and became a Professor of Astrophysics in 2008.
Les mer
Solutions manual available on request from the OUP website
Clear exposition and reader-friendly style.
Many helpful figures.
Lots of short, easily digestible chapters.
Modern, relevant examples involving exciting areas of physics
Mathematical ideas summarised in comprehensive appendices.
Les mer
This is probably the best book I know of thermodynamics and statistical physics. The authors have done really a great job. [...] The contents of the book are organised in such way that it can be used for a standard undergraduate level course in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, where it is also possible to make the appropriate selection of the topics depending on the level and duration of the course. It could also be very useful as a source reference for lecturers in thermodynamics and statistical physics.
M.A.F. Sanjuan, Contemporary Physics
An understanding of thermal physics is crucial to much of modern physics, chemistry and engineering. This book provides a modern introduction to the main principles that are foundational to thermal physics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. The key concepts are carefully presented in a clear way, and new ideas are illustrated with copious worked examples as well as a description of the historical background to their discovery. Applications are presented to subjects as diverse as stellar astrophysics, information and communication theory, condensed matter physics and climate change. Each chapter concludes with detailed exercises.
The second edition of this popular textbook maintains the structure and lively style of the first edition but extends its coverage of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to include several new topics, including osmosis, diffusion problems, Bayes theorem, radiative transfer, the Ising model and Monte Carlo methods. New examples and exercises have been added throughout.
Les mer
This modern introduction to thermal physics contains a step-by-step presentation of the key concepts. The text is copiously illustrated and each chapter contains several worked examples.
I: PRELIMINARIES; II: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES; III: TRANSPORT AND THERMAL DIFFUSION; IV: THE FIRST LAW; V: THE SECOND LAW; VI: THERMODYNAMICS IN ACTION; VII: STATISTICAL MECHANICS; VIII: BEYOND THE IDEAL GAS; IX: SPECIAL TOPICS
Les mer
`Review from previous edition The best book I have ever encountered at this level ... a winner.'
Michael C. Mackey, McGill University
`With so many results derived from so few assumptions, it is important that the presentation be clear and logical. Concepts in Thermal Physics by Stephen J. Blundell and Katherine M. Blundell fulfills that need admirably ... Concepts in Thermal Physics provides an excellent introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. It deserves serious consideration as a textbook for any undergraduate course on those topics.
'
Physics Today
`...elementary and admirably clear expositions of a wide range of subjects not often found in introductory texts... many
coming to the subject for the first time will want to consult this book.
'
Contemporary Physics
Les mer
Solutions manual available on request from the OUP website
Clear exposition and reader-friendly style.
Many helpful figures.
Lots of short, easily digestible chapters.
Modern, relevant examples involving exciting areas of physics
Mathematical ideas summarised in comprehensive appendices.
Les mer
Stephen Blundell did his undergraduate degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at Peterhouse, Cambridge and his Ph. D. in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. He moved to the Clarendon Laboratory at Oxford to take up an SERC research fellowship, followed by a Junior Research Fellowship at Merton College, where he began research in organic magnets and superconductors using muon-spin rotation. In 1997 he was appointed to a University Lectureship in the Physics
Department and a Tutorial Fellowship at Mansfield College, Oxford, and was subsequently promoted to Reader and then Professor. He was a joint winner of the Daiwa-Adrian Prize in 1999 for his work on
organic magnets. Katherine Blundell did her undergraduate degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at New Hall College, Cambridge and her Ph. D. in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. She moved to Oxford University Astrophysics department, holding a Junior Research Fellowship at Balliol College, an 1851 Research Fellowship, before taking up a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. Her research concentrates on radio galaxies and quasars. In 2005 she won a Leverhulme prize for her
research, and became a Professor of Astrophysics in 2008.
Les mer
Solutions manual available on request from the OUP website
Clear exposition and reader-friendly style.
Many helpful figures.
Lots of short, easily digestible chapters.
Modern, relevant examples involving exciting areas of physics
Mathematical ideas summarised in comprehensive appendices.
Les mer
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780199562107
Publisert
2009
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
1067 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
512