Liquid Helium

Originally published in 1959, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics.

K. R. Atkins (Author)

9781107638907, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 June 2014

324 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm, 0.41 kg

Originally published in 1959 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics. Atkins looks at both Helium Three and Helium Four, as well as the properties of a combination of the two isotopes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and the study of one of the universe's most fundamental elements.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Equilibrium properties
3. Theories
4. The new thermodynamics
5. First and second sound
6. Further aspects of the thermodynamics
7. Helium films
8. Helium three
9. He3-He4 mixtures
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Atomic & molecular physics [PHM]