{"product_id":"statistical-mechanics-the-theory-of-the-properties-of-matter-in-equilibrium-paperback-9780521093774","title":"Statistical Mechanics; The Theory of the Properties of Matter in Equilibrium (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521093774","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStatistical Mechanics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Theory of the Properties of Matter in Equilibrium\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1966 edition of the late Sir Ralph Fowler's exposition of statistical mechanics was one of the first to adopt a quantum mechanical viewpoint.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eR. H. Fowler (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521093774, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 May 1980\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e876 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 4.9 cm, 1.26 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eStatistical mechanics forms the basis of the study of the properties of matter in bulk from a molecular or microscopic viewpoint. This 1966 edition of the late Sir Ralph Fowler's monumental exposition of the subject was one of the first to adopt a quantum mechanical viewpoint, and it rapidly became recognised as the classic work on the subject. The fundamental principles of statistical mechanics are treated in the first few chapters and the rest of the book contains comprehensive accounts of their application to a wide range of branches of chemistry and physics: thermionics, electric and magnetic effects, the theory of metals, application to liquids and solutions, to atmospheric problems, stellar interiors and chemical kinetics. Detailed comparisons between theoretical predictions and experimental data are given throughout.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTable of common physical constants\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. The general theorems of statistical mechanics for assemblies of permanent systems\u003cbr\u003e 3. Assemblies of permanent systems (cont.). The specific heats of simple gases\u003cbr\u003e 4. Partition functions for temperature radiation and crystals. Simple properties of crystals\u003cbr\u003e 5. The general assembly. Dissociation and evaporation\u003cbr\u003e 6. The relationship of the equilibrium theory to classical thermodynamics\u003cbr\u003e 7. Nernst's heat theorem and the chemical constants\u003cbr\u003e 8. The theory of imperfect gases\u003cbr\u003e 9. The theory of imperfect gases (cont.)\u003cbr\u003e 10. Interatomic forces\u003cbr\u003e 11. The electron theory of metals, thermionics and metallic conduction. Semi-conductors\u003cbr\u003e 12. Electric and magnetic susceptibilities. Ferromagnetism\u003cbr\u003e 13. Application to liquids and solutions\u003cbr\u003e 14. Assemblies of atoms, atomic ions and electron\u003cbr\u003e 15. Atmospheric problems\u003cbr\u003e 16. Applications to stellar interiors\u003cbr\u003e 17. Mechanisms of interaction. Collision processes\u003cbr\u003e 18. Chemical kinetics in gaseous systems\u003cbr\u003e 19. Mechanisms of interaction. Radiative processes\u003cbr\u003e 20. Fluctuations\u003cbr\u003e 21. Recent applications to cooperative and other phenomena\u003cbr\u003e Index of authors quoted\u003cbr\u003e Index of subjects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006383542552,"sku":"9780521093774","price":63.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521093774i_9c7b93f9-7770-491b-85ed-fd2973bae6dc.jpg?v=1694970524","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/statistical-mechanics-the-theory-of-the-properties-of-matter-in-equilibrium-paperback-9780521093774","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}