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The Conceptual Foundations of the Statistical Approach in Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics & Chemistry) [Paperback]

Paul Ehrenfest (Author)
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February 1990 Dover Books on Physics & Chemistry
In this hardcover edition, one of the 20th century's greatest physicists reformulates the foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics. Part One describes the older statistico-mechanical investigations; Part Two, the modern formulation of kineto-statistics of the gas model; and Part Three explores W. Gibbs' Elementary Principles in Statistical Mechanics. 1959 edition.
 
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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  • Paperback: 114 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (February 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486662500
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486662503
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: The Conceptual Foundations of the Statistical Approach in Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics & Chemistry) (Paperback)
Excelent text by the Ehrenfest's clearing up the subject by 1912. A must by Dover for those starting on Stat. Mech.
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