Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics

Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics
Second edition front cover
AuthorHerbert Callen
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsThermodynamics
Statistical Mechanics
GenreNon-fiction
Published1960, 1985
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Publication placeUnited States of America
Media typePrint
Pages493
ISBN0-471-86256-8

Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics is a textbook written by Herbert Callen that explains the basics of classical thermodynamics and discusses advanced topics in both classical and quantum frameworks. It covers the subject in an abstract and rigorous manner and contains discussions of applications.[1] The textbook contains three parts, each building upon the previous. The first edition was published in 1960 and a second followed in 1985.

  1. ^ Schroeder, Daniel V. (2000). "Suggested Reading". An Introduction to Thermal Physics. Addison-Wesley Longman. p. 397. ISBN 0-201-38027-7.