文档介绍：Thermal Physics: Concepts and Practice
Thermodynamics has benefited from nearly 100 years of parallel development with
quantum mechanics. As a result, thermal physics has been considerably enriched in
concepts, technique and purpose, and now has a dominant role in developments of
physics, chemistry and biology. This unique book explores the meaning and applica-
tion of these developments using quantum theory as the starting point.
The book links thermal physics and quantum mechanics in a natural way. Con-
cepts bined with interesting examples, and entire chapters are dedicated to
applying the principles to familiar, practical and unusual situations. Together with
end-of-chapter exercises, this book gives advanced undergraduate and graduate stu-
dents a modern perception and appreciation for this remarkable subject.
Allen L. Wasserman is Professor (Emeritus) in the Department of Physics, Oregon State
University. His research area is condensed matter physics.
Thermal Physics
Concepts and Practice
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ALLEN L. WASSERMAN
Oregon State University
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Thermal physics : concepts and practice / Allen L. Wasserman.
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