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This concise, elementary treatment illustrates the ways in which an atomic-molecular perspective yields new insights into macroscopic thermodynamics. Starting with an analysis of some very simple microcanonical ensembles, it proceeds to the Boltzmann distribution law and a systematic exploration of the proper formulation, evaluation, and application of partition functions. 1974 edition.Nash, Leonard K. is the author of 'Elements of Statistical Thermodynamics ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780486449784 and ISBN 0486449785.
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