The Boltzmann Factor

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-938787-88-1
Verlag: Scion Publishing Ltd - IPSUK

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 131 mm x 193 mm, Gewicht: 287 g

Reihe: University Science Books

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 students' understanding of the molecular sciences. The insight it provides will enable them to appreciate the elegant unity that underlies the subject.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Brian

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Prologue.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Thermodynamic properties: Energy, entropy and equilibrium.- Chapter 3: Two-level system.- Chapter 4: Partial functions.- Chapter 5: Equally-spaced energy levels and simple solids.- Chapter 6: Perfect monatomic gases.- Chapter 7: Diatomic and polyatomic gases.- Chapter 8: Intermolecular energy.- Chapter 9: Equilibrium.- Chapter 10: Rates of reaction.- Chapter 11: Quantum statistics.- Epilogue.- Further reading.- Appendices.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

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 Catherine's College, Oxford. Later, he was elected Master of the College. He subsequently became Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University. His research interests include inter-molecular forces and the biological effects of simple gases.