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The conceptual foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics
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- Book Synopsis
- Classic 1912 article reformulated the foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics. Largely still valid; essential reading for serious student. Covers older formulation of statistico-mechanical investigations (kineto-statistics of the molecule); modern formulation of kineto-statistics of gas model; work of W. Gibbs, and more. Extensive notes and prefatory material. Bibliography.
- About The Author
- A major figure in 20th-century science, Paul Ehrenfest (1880-1933) was an Austrian physicist and mathematician who reformulated the statistical approach in mechanics. His wife, Tatiana Ehrenfest (1876-1964), was also a mathematician who collaborated on his scientific work.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780486662503
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, (27 March 2015)
- Number of Pages
- 114
- Weight
- 156 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 11 mm
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