Entropy and the Tao of Counting: A Brief Introduction to Statistical Mechanics a

Description: Entropy and the Tao of Counting by Kim Sharp This book provides a complete and accurate atomic level statistical mechanical explanation of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides a complete and accurate atomic level statistical mechanical explanation of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. It assumes only a basic knowledge of mechanics and requires no knowledge of calculus. The treatment uses primarily geometric arguments and college level algebra. Quantitative examples are given at each stage to buttress physical understanding. This text is of benefit to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as educators and researchers in the physical sciences (whether or not they have taken a thermodynamics course) who want to understand or teach the atomic/molecular origins of entropy and the second law. It is particularly aimed at those who, due to insufficient mathematical background or because of their area of study, are not going to take a traditional statistical mechanics course. Back Cover This book provides a complete and accurate atomic level statistical mechanical explanation of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. It assumes only a basic knowledge of mechanics and requires no knowledge of calculus. The treatment uses primarily geometric arguments and college level algebra. Quantitative examples are given at each stage to buttress physical understanding. This text is of benefit to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as educators and researchers in the physical sciences (whether or not they have taken a thermodynamics course) who want to understand or teach the atomic/molecular origins of entropy and the second law. It is particularly aimed at those who, due to insufficient mathematical background or because of their area of study, are not going to take a traditional statistical mechanics course. Feature Provides a novel, but accurate introduction to statistical mechanics Using simple geometry and algebra, without high level mathematics and calculus Introduces the more easily understood, statistical explanation of entropy before connecting it to the more abstract thermodynamic definition Illustrates entropy changes for common examples in terms of the astronomical numbers involved Details ISBN3030354598 Author Kim Sharp Pages 63 Year 2020 ISBN-10 3030354598 ISBN-13 9783030354596 Publication Date 2020-01-25 Short Title Entropy and the Tao of Counting Language English Format Paperback Subtitle A Brief Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and the Second Law of Thermodynamics UK Release Date 2020-01-25 Edition 1st Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Illustrations 20 Illustrations, black and white; IX, 63 p. 20 illus. Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 Series SpringerBriefs in Physics Alternative 9783030354565 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126624496;

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