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020			_a9781786345578
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a530.12 _bG413a V.2
100			_aGillet, Jean-Michel
245			_aApplication-driven quantum and statistical physics [vol.2] _ba short course for future scientists and engineers _cJean-Michel Gillet
260			_bWorld Scientific Publishing _c2019 _aLondon
300			_axix, 314p.
440			_aEssential textbooks in physics
505			_aContents : v. 2. Equilibrium
520			_aBridging the gap between traditional books on quantum and statistical physics, this series is an ideal introductory course for students who are looking for an alternative approach to the traditional academic treatment.This pedagogical approach relies heavily on scientific or technological applications from a wide range of fields. For every new concept introduced, an application is given to connect the theoretical results to a real-life situation. Each volume features in-text exercises and detailed solutions, with easy-to-understand applications.Building on the principles introduced in Volume 1, this second volume explains the structure of atoms, the vibration and rotation of molecules. It describes how this is related to thermodynamics through statistical physics. It is shown that these fundamental achievements help to understand how explosives and CO2 can be detected, what makes a gecko stick to the ceiling, why old stars do not necessarily collapse, where nuclear energy comes from, and more. remove.
650			_aQuantum theory
650			_aQuantum physics
942			_cBK
999			_c559892 _d559892