Introduction to Thermal Physics

Thermal physics is the study of large numbers of particles, using random motions and probability laws to predict behavior. This book covers energy, entropy, quantum physics, and statistical methods to predict temperature effects on molecular speeds, vibrations, electrical and magnetic behaviors, light emission, and exotic low-temperature phenomena. Applications include engineering, chemistry, biology, geology, atmospheric science, astrophysics, cosmology, and everyday life.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 05 January 2021
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Thermal physics delves into the realm of collections of numerous particles, often reaching numbers such as 10 to the 23rd power. This field encompasses a wide range of phenomena, including the air within a balloon, the water in a lake, the electrons within a chunk of metal, and the photons emitted by the sun. Due to the sheer complexity of tracking the movements of so many particles, thermal physics employs the assumption that these motions are random. By utilizing the principles of probability, it aims to predict the behavior of the material as a whole. Alternatively, by measuring the bulk properties of a material, insights can be gained about the constituent particles. This comprehensive book aims to provide a solid foundation in thermal physics, assuming a prior study of introductory physics and calculus. It will empower readers to apply the general laws of energy and entropy to diverse applications, such as engines, refrigerators, chemical reactions, phase transformations, and mixtures. Furthermore, the book introduces fundamental concepts of quantum physics and employs powerful statistical methods to accurately predict the intricate effects of temperature on molecular speeds, vibrations of solids, electrical and magnetic behaviors, light emission, and exotic low-temperature phenomena. The problems and worked examples presented explore applications not limited to physics but also extend to engineering, chemistry, biology, geology, atmospheric science, astrophysics, cosmology, and everyday life.

\n Weight: 858g\n
Dimension: 189 x 245 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780192895554\n \n