{"product_id":"the-dynamical-theory-of-gases-paperback-9781108005647","title":"The Dynamical Theory of Gases (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108005647","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Dynamical Theory of Gases\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeans's primary aim with the first edition of his book, originally published in 1904, was to 'develop the theory of gases upon as exact a mathematical basis as possible'.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Jeans (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108005647, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e460 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.64 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\"\u003eJeans's primary aim with the first edition of his book, originally published in 1904, was to 'develop the theory of gases upon as exact a mathematical basis as possible'. Twenty years later and those theories were being revolutionised by Quantum Theory. In this fourth edition, Jeans does not attempt to avoid the discoveries of this topical science, but rather exposes the many difficulties that classical theory was experiencing, and how those problems disappeared with Quantum Theory. This edition therefore offers a fascinating insight into a field of physics in transition between two great models of physical science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introductory chapter\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Mathematical Theory of a Gas in a Steady State: 2. The method of collisions\u003cbr\u003e 3. The method of statistical mechanics\u003cbr\u003e 4. Comparison between the methods of the two preceding chapters\u003cbr\u003e 5. General statistical mechanics and thermodynamics\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Physical Properties of a Gas in a Steady State: 6. Temperature, pressure, etc.\u003cbr\u003e 7. Mass motion, thermodynamics, calorimetry and dissociation\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Mathematical Theory of a Gas not in a Steady State: 8. Boltzmann's equation, etc.\u003cbr\u003e 9. Maxwell's theory\u003cbr\u003e 10. The free path\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Physical Phenomena of a Gas not in a Steady State: 11. Viscosity\u003cbr\u003e 12. Conduction of heat\u003cbr\u003e 13. Diffusion\u003cbr\u003e 14. The evidence of the kinetic theory as to the size of molecules\u003cbr\u003e 15. Aerostatics and planetary atmospheres\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Radiation and the Quantum Theory: 16. Statistical mechanics and the partition of energy in continuous media\u003cbr\u003e 17. Radiation and the quantum theory\u003cbr\u003e 18. Quantum dynamics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astronomy,%20space%20\u0026amp;%20time%20%5BPG%5D%22\"\u003ePG\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":46265912230168,"sku":"9781108005647","price":37.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108005647i_22879caf-b80e-4cfa-ad07-0e935dce67ea.jpg?v=1694867274","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-dynamical-theory-of-gases-paperback-9781108005647","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}