Low Temperature Physics

Originally published in 1937, this book discusses of 'the principal problems that have occupied low temperature physicists'.

M. Ruhemann (Author), B. Ruhemann (Author)

9781107671515, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 May 2014

328 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm, 0.42 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book was written to provide a discussion of 'the principal problems that have occupied low temperature physicists since the time when low temperatures began to form a separate branch of experimental science'. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout and a bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of low temperature physics and the history of science.

Part I. Phase Equilibrium: 1. Early methods of gas liquefaction
2. Industrial air liquefaction
3. The production of low temperatures
4. The measurement of low temperatures
5. Rectification in theory and practice
6. Solid liquid equilibrium
Part II. The Solid State: 1. The crystal lattice
2. The thermal energy of crystals
3. Nernst's third law
Part III. Orbit and Spin: 1. Internal degrees of freedom
2. Paramagnetism
3. Magnetic cooling
Part IV. The 'Free' Electron: 1. Conductivity at low temperatures
2. Supra-conductivity
Note added in proof
Bibliography
Addenda.

Subject Areas: Physics [PH]