Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

By Richard Fitzpatrick

Book Overview

This book provides a comprehensive exposition of the theory of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at a level suitable for well-prepared undergraduate students. The fundamental message of the book is that all results in equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics follow from a single unprovable axiom -- namely, the principle of equal a priori probabilities -- combined with elementary probability theory, elementary classical mechanics, and elementary quantum mechanics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811223351
• ISBN13: 9789811223358
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"