Thermal physics : entropy and free energies /
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| Author / Creator: | Lee, Joon Chang, 1937- |
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Imprint: | Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, c2011. |
| Description: | xv, 375 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8379847 |
| Summary: | The book aims to explain the basic ideas of thermal physics intuitively and in the simplest possible way. It is aimed at making the reader feel comfortable with the ideas of entropy and free energy. Thermal physics is prone to misunderstanding, confusion and is often being overlooked. However, a good foundation is necessary to prepare the reader for advanced level studies. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 375 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 369-371) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9814340766 9789814340762 |
