Summary
This vibrant book takes the reader on an exciting journey through much of physical sciences by explaining the wide ranging influence of a single equation, the Boltzmann factor.Plt;brPgt;This vibrant book takes the reader on an exciting journey through much of physical sciences by explaining the wide ranging influence of a single equation, the Boltzmann factor. This simple relation provides the key to understanding a remarkable variety of phenomena ranging from, for example, the behavior of atmospheric pressure at altitude, the appearance of molecular spectra and the factors that determine chemical equilibrium. Compact and clearly written book, this book, which requires no advanced mathematical skills, will enrich and deepen studentsP#8217; understanding of the molecular sciences. The insight it provides will enable them to appreciate the elegant unity that underlies the subject.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781938787881 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1938787889 |
| Author: | E. Brian Smith |
| Publisher: | University Science Books,U.S. |
| Imprint: | University Science Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 12 January 2016 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 140mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
“This book introduces students to the Boltzmann factor in an exceptionally clear and concise way. This is a key topic for students studying any branch of modern science. Most importantly, this text adds significantly to our understanding of both the simplicity and the importance of the Boltzmann factor.” –Graham Hutchings, FRS, Cardiff University
“This gem of a book provides the student with a clear, concise, and compelling introduction to the deceptively simple but vitally important topic of thermodynamics. It involves the relationships between heat, work, temperature, energy, and states of matter, and touches virtually every field of science.” –Richard N. Zare, Stanford University
E. Brian Smith
Sir Brian Smith received his first degree and his doctorate at Liverpool University. After two years at UC Berkeley, he was appointed Lecturer in Physical Chemistry and Fellow of St CatherineP#39;s College, Oxford. Later, he was elected Master of the College. He subsequently became Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University. His research interests include intermolecular forces and the biological effects of simple gases.
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