{"product_id":"9781394162277","title":"Statistical Thermodynamics An Information Theory Approach","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStatistical Thermodynamics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Information Theory Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChristopher Aubin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Mechanics \/ Thermodynamics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and rigorous approach to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStatistical Thermodynamics: An Information Theory Approach\u003c\/i\u003e, distinguished physicist Dr. Christopher Aubin delivers an accessible and comprehensive treatment of the subject from a statistical mechanics perspective. The author discusses the most challenging concept, entropy, using an information theory approach, allowing readers to build a solid foundation in an oft misunderstood and critically important physics concept. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis text offers readers access to complimentary online materials, including animations, simple code, and more, that supplement the discussions of complex topics in the book. It provides calculations not usually provided in comparable textbooks that demonstrate how to perform the mathematics of thermodynamics in a systematic way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find authoritative explorations of relevant theory accompanied by clear examples of applications and experiments, as well as: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brief introduction to information theory, as well as discussions of statistical systems, phase space, and the Microcanonical Ensemble\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of the laws and mathematics of thermodynamics, as well as free expansion, Joule-Thomson expansion, heat??engines, and refrigerators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of classical and quantum statistics, quantum ideal gases, and blackbody radiation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFulsome treatments of novel topics, including Bose-Einstein condensation, the Fermi gas, and black hole thermodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for upper-level undergraduate students studying statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, \u003ci\u003eStatistical Thermodynamics: An Information Theory Approach\u003c\/i\u003e provides an alternative and accessible approach to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Aubin, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, USA. He earned his doctorate in Physics at Washington University in 2004. His research is focused on the area of lattice QCD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 March 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394162277\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381244063884,"sku":"9781394162277","price":127.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394162277.jpg?v=1781088156","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394162277","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}