{"product_id":"thermodynamics-and-statistical-mechanics-dover-books-on-physics","title":"Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peter T. Landsberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780486664934\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 480\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Peter T. Landsberg is a comprehensive and innovative work that combines a precise mathematical approach with strong physical intuition, making it suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. The book explores a wide range of thermodynamic applications, including negative temperatures and heat capacities, relativistic effects (both general and special), black hole thermodynamics, gravitational collapse, energy conversion problems, and the efficiency of systems such as heat pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author presents thermodynamics using the Carathéodory method, offering a modern and clear explanation of its basic ideas and mathematical formulations without requiring advanced mathematics. Statistical mechanics is treated through concepts from information theory, with simpler ideal systems discussed in conjunction with thermodynamic principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is rich with mathematical detail, and each step in the derivation process is fully explained. Additionally, abundant problems are provided with worked solutions, allowing students to test and reinforce their understanding. This makes the book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a thorough and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49951578489136,"sku":"Sarat_9780486664934","price":1636.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/dover-book-default-title-thermodynamics-and-statistical-mechanics-dover-books-on-physics-41325963280688.jpg?v=1775949502","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/thermodynamics-and-statistical-mechanics-dover-books-on-physics","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}