An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Swendsen Robert H.)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Swendsen Robert H.)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics returns with a second edition which includes new chapters, further explorations, and updated information into the study of statistical mechanics and thermal dynamics. The first part of the book derives the entropy of the classical ideal

Stochastic Thermodynamics: An Introduction (Peliti Luca)(Pevná vazba)

The first comprehensive graduate-level introduction to stochastic thermodynamics Stochastic thermodynamics is a well-defined subfield of statistical physics that aims to interpret thermodynamic concepts for systems ranging in size from a few to hundreds of nanometers, the behavior of which is

Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Tadmor Ellad B.)(Pevná vazba)

Continuum mechanics and thermodynamics are foundational theories of many fields of science and engineering. This book presents a fresh perspective on these fundamental topics, connecting micro- and nanoscopic theories and emphasizing topics relevant to understanding solid-state thermo-mechanical

Introduction to Fracture Mechanics (Ritchie Robert O.)(Paperback)

Introduction to Fracture Mechanics presents an introduction to the origins, formulation and application of fracture mechanics for the design, safe operation and life prediction in structural materials and components. The book introduces and informs the reader on how fracture mechanics works and how

Introduction to Thermal and Fluids Engineering (Kaminski Deborah A.)(Pevná vazba)

Kaminski-Jensen is the first text to bring together thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer in an integrated manner, giving students the fullest possible understanding of their interconnectedness. The three topics are introduced early in the text, allowing for applications across these

Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery (Dixon S. L.)(Pevná vazba)

Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery is the leading turbomachinery book due to its balanced coverage of theory and application. Starting with background principles in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, the authors go on to discuss axial flow turbines and compressors, centrifugal

An Introduction to Statistical Learning: With Applications in R (James Gareth)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Statistical Learning provides an accessible overview of the field of statistical learning, an essential toolset for making sense of the vast and complex data sets that have emerged in fields ranging from biology to finance to marketing to astrophysics in the past twenty years

Quantum Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics: Principles and Worked Examples (Hertel Peter)(Pevná vazba)

This textbook presents a concise yet detailed introduction to quantum physics. Concise, because it condenses the essentials to a few principles. Detailed, because these few principles - necessarily rather abstract - are illustrated by several telling examples. A fairly complete overview of the

An Introduction to Structural Mechanics for Architects (Cueto Elas)(Pevná vazba)

Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Nanoscience (Dill Ken)(Paperback)

Molecular Driving Forces, Second Edition is an introductory statistical thermodynamics text that describes the principles and forces that drive chemical and biological processes. It demonstrates how the complex behaviors of molecules can result from a few simple physical processes, and how simple

R in Finance and Economics: A Beginner's Guide (Singh Abhay Kumar)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides an introduction to the statistical software R and its application with an empirical approach in finance and economics. It is specifically targeted towards undergraduate and graduate students. It provides beginner-level introduction to R using RStudio and reproducible research

Statistical Thermodynamics (Schrodinger Erwin)(Paperback)

In this concise volume, one of the founder of quantum mechanics and one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the century (Nobel laureate, 1933) attempts to develop a simple, unified standard method of dealing with all cases of statistical thermodynamics (classical, quantum, Bose-Einstein,

Lung Mechanics: An Inverse Modeling Approach (Bates Jason H. T.)(Pevná vazba)

With mathematical and computational models furthering our understanding of lung mechanics, function and disease, this book provides an all-inclusive introduction to the topic from a quantitative standpoint. Focusing on inverse modeling, the reader is guided through the theory in a logical

An Introduction to Mechanics (Kleppner Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

For 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow's classic text has introduced students to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up to date, this revised and improved second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. The

Continuum Mechanics (Irgens Fridtjov)(Pevná vazba)

This book presents an introduction into the entire science of Continuum Mechanics in three parts. The presentation is modern and comprehensive. Its introduction into tensors is very gentle. The book contains many examples and exercises, and is intended for scientists, practitioners and students of

Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing (Woodhouse Iain H.)(Pevná vazba)

Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing offers an extensive overview of this versatile and extremely precise technology for technically oriented undergraduates and graduate students. This textbook emphasizes an important shift in conceptualization and directs it toward students with prior

Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control (Lynch Kevin M.)(Pevná vazba)

This introduction to robotics offers a distinct and unified perspective of the mechanics, planning and control of robots. Ideal for self-learning, or for courses, as it assumes only freshman-level physics, ordinary differential equations, linear algebra and a little bit of computing background

Bayesian Statistics for Experimental Scientists: A General Introduction Using Distribution-Free Methods (Chechile Richard A.)(Pevná vazba)

An introduction to the Bayesian approach to statistical inference that demonstrates its superiority to orthodox frequentist statistical analysis.This book offers an introduction to the Bayesian approach to statistical inference, with a focus on nonparametric and distribution-free methods. It covers

An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis (Agresti Alan)(Pevná vazba)

A valuable new edition of a standard reference The use of statistical methods for categorical data has increased dramatically, particularly for applications in the biomedical and social sciences. An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis, Third Edition summarizes these methods and shows readers

The Statistical Foundations of Entropy (Ramshaw John D.)(Pevná vazba)

This book presents an innovative unified approach to the statistical foundations of entropy and the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics. These intimately related subjects are often developed in a fragmented historical manner which obscures the essential simplicity of their logical

Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics (Shankar R.)(Paperback)

A beloved introductory physics textbook, now including exercises and an answer key, explains the concepts essential for thorough scientific understanding In this concise book, R. Shankar, a well-known physicist and contagiously enthusiastic educator, explains the essential concepts of Newtonian

Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime and Black Hole Thermodynamics (Wald Robert M.)(Paperback)

In this book, Robert Wald provides a coherent, pedagogical introduction to the formulation of quantum field theory in curved spacetime. He begins with a treatment of the ordinary one-dimensional quantum harmonic oscillator, progresses through the construction of quantum field theory in flat

Book of Proof (Hammack Richard H.)(Pevná vazba)

This book is an introduction to the language and standard proof methods of mathematics. It is a bridge from the computational courses (such as calculus or differential equations) that students typically encounter in their first year of college to a more abstract outlook. It lays a foundation for

An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography (Hoffstein Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Mathematical