{"product_id":"thermal-physics","title":"Thermal Physics","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both undergraduates and graduates  this textbook provides an up-to-date  accessible introduction to thermal physics. The material provides a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamics  statistical mechanics  and kinetic theory  and has been extensively tested in the classroom by the author who is an experienced teacher. This book begins with a clear review of fundamental ideas and goes on to construct a conceptual foundation of four linked elements: entropy and the Second Law  the canonical probability distribution  the partition function  and the chemical potential. This foundation is used throughout the book to help explain new topics and exciting recent developments such as Bose-Einstein condensation and critical phenomena. The highlighting of key equations  summaries of essential ideas  and an extensive set of problems of varying degrees of difficulty will allow readers to fully grasp both the basic and current aspects of the subject. A solutions manual is available for instructors. This book is an invaluable textbook for students in physics and astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946290245685,"sku":"ByrdShop_0521658381","price":55.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780521658386.jpg?v=1770818657","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/thermal-physics","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}