Striving to explore the subject in as simple a manner as possible, this book helps readers understand the elusive concept of entropy. Innovative aspects of the book include the construction of statistical entropy, the derivation of the entropy of classical systems from purely classical assumptions, and a statistical thermodynamics approach to the ideal Fermi and ideal Bose gases. Derivations are worked through step-by-step and important applications are highlighted in over 20 worked examples. Nearly 50 end-of-chapter exercises test readers' understanding. The book also features a glossary giving definitions for all essential terms, a time line showing important developments, and list of books for further study. It is an ideal supplement to undergraduate courses in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics.

Author: Don S. Lemons
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/21/2013
Series: Student's Guides
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781107653979


Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2014

About the Author
Lemons, Don S.: - Don S. Lemons is Professor Emeritus of Physics at Bethel College and a Guest Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He taught undergraduate physics at Bethel College for 23 years.