This study book by Stephen J. Blundell provides a modern introduction to thermal physics. It covers the key concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, supported by many worked examples and historical context. It is suitable for students and professionals who are seeking a deep understanding of these core principles.
Contents
The book presents the core concepts of thermal physics step by step, with clear explanations and practical applications, from astrophysics to climate change. The second edition expands the content with topics such as osmosis, diffusion, Bayesian statistics, radiative transfer, the Ising model, and Monte Carlo methods. Each chapter ends with challenging problem sets.
Product details
- Author: Stephen J. Blundell (University of Oxford, UK)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2009-10-01
- Number of pages: 512
- ISBN: 9780199562107
- Theme: Thermodynamics and heat
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics
About the author
Stephen Blundell studied physics at Cambridge and Oxford and has specialized in organic magnets and superconductivity. He has been appointed professor at the University of Oxford and received the Daiwa-Adrian Prize in 1999 for his research work.