An Introduction to Thermal Physics

This text looks at thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Part I introduces concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a unified view. Parts II and III explore further applications of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Throughout, the emphasis is on real-world applications. Table of I. FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Energy in Thermal Physics.
2. The Second Law.
3. Interactions and Implications.
II. THERMODYNAMICS. 4. Engines and Refrigerators.
5. Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics.
III. STATISTICAL MECHANICS. 6. Boltzmann Statistics.
7. Quantum Statistics.
8. Systems of Interacting Particles.
Appendix A. Elements of Quantum Mechanics.
Appendix B. Mathematical Results.
Reference Data.
Suggested Reading.