An Introduction to Thermal Physics
Daniel V. Schroeder, "An Introduction to Thermal Physics"
Addison Wesley | 1999 | ISBN: 0201380277 | 422 pages | PDF | 115 MB
This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics. Part I introduces essential concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a unified view, applying concepts in a select number of illustrative examples. Parts II and III explore further applications of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Throughout, the emphasis is on real-world applications.
Summary: Hope I do well in the course
Rating: 5
The book was just as promised, mailed swiftly and as stated. I would purchase from this seller again.
Summary: Best intro thermal physics book
Rating: 5
This is the best introduction to thermal physics books I've been able to find. In my opinion this book stands out because it has a lot more conceptual stuff as opposed to equations after equation as in, say, Kittel. This is something I prefer in an introductory book since I'm more concerned about gaining a solid basis of the topics theoretically and can easily fill in the mathematics later. I really like the style he writes the book in and is a very easy read. I do agree that it would be nice if the exercises had answers but luckily a lot of them aren't that hard and you can normally work out the answer yourself.
We only used the first five chapters in our course so I can't speak for the stat mech section. However quickly browsing through the later sections it seems to me that it is more conceptual based then equation deriving. This is also something I like and I know that I'll keep it at my side when I take a stat mech class since I found most of those books to be equation after equation with minimal discussion.
Summary: Great Intro Book
Rating: 5
This book is great for a undergraduate student. It is written to be easily understood and get to the core understanding of each subject. A great book for learning the concepts of thermodynamics.
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Daniel V. Schroeder, "An Introduction to Thermal Physics"
Addison Wesley | 1999 | ISBN: 0201380277 | 422 pages | PDF | 115 MB
This text provides a balanced, well-organized treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, making thermal physics interesting and accessible to anyone who has completed a year of calculus-based introductory physics. Part I introduces essential concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a unified view, applying concepts in a select number of illustrative examples. Parts II and III explore further applications of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Throughout, the emphasis is on real-world applications.
Summary: Hope I do well in the course
Rating: 5
The book was just as promised, mailed swiftly and as stated. I would purchase from this seller again.
Summary: Best intro thermal physics book
Rating: 5
This is the best introduction to thermal physics books I've been able to find. In my opinion this book stands out because it has a lot more conceptual stuff as opposed to equations after equation as in, say, Kittel. This is something I prefer in an introductory book since I'm more concerned about gaining a solid basis of the topics theoretically and can easily fill in the mathematics later. I really like the style he writes the book in and is a very easy read. I do agree that it would be nice if the exercises had answers but luckily a lot of them aren't that hard and you can normally work out the answer yourself.
We only used the first five chapters in our course so I can't speak for the stat mech section. However quickly browsing through the later sections it seems to me that it is more conceptual based then equation deriving. This is also something I like and I know that I'll keep it at my side when I take a stat mech class since I found most of those books to be equation after equation with minimal discussion.
Summary: Great Intro Book
Rating: 5
This book is great for a undergraduate student. It is written to be easily understood and get to the core understanding of each subject. A great book for learning the concepts of thermodynamics.
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