Thermodynamics

Author: Chang Shuren (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2001-07-06
Features: This book is a key textbook for the "Nineth Five-Year Plan" of the State Education Commission for ordinary universities. It covers four parts: probability and probability density distribution functions, the kinetic theory of gases, fundamentals of thermodynamics, and phase transitions, totaling eight chapters. The book introduces significant reforms to the conventional thermodynamics teaching system. Particularly, it emphasizes the coordination between macroscopic and microscopic descriptions, highlights the characteristics of statistical laws, and underscores the importance of entropy. The textbook places special emphasis on the clarity of fundamental concepts and physical imagery. It explains some common difficult issues in thermodynamics teaching and incorporates relevant content from cutting-edge and interdisciplinary fields related to thermodynamics. Each chapter includes thought-provoking questions and exercises (with answers) to facilitate student practice and self-assessment. The content arrangement allows for flexible selection by different instructors. Therefore, this book is not only suitable as a textbook or reference for physics majors in higher education institutions but also for students and teachers in related disciplines.