Applications of statistical mechanics - Guggenheim E.A.

KORTE INHOUD

Hardcover, dj, in-8, 211 pp., index.
**E.A. Guggenheim & Applications of Statistical Mechanics**

**E.A. Guggenheim**
Edward Armand Guggenheim (1901-1970) was a British physical chemist and a pioneer in the field of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. He made significant contributions to understanding the relationships between thermodynamic properties and molecular behavior. His work laid the foundation for modern chemical engineering, physical chemistry, and materials science.

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### **Applications of Statistical Mechanics**

Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics that connects the microscopic behavior of atoms and molecules to macroscopic properties like temperature, pressure, and entropy. It uses statistical methods to explain and predict the behavior of systems with many particles.

#### **Key Applications**

1. **Thermodynamics**
- Statistical mechanics provides a microscopic basis for thermodynamic laws.
- Example: Deriving the ideal gas law from the behavior of gas molecules.

2. **Phase...
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1966Uitgever: Clarendon Press211 paginasTaal: Engels