Overview

The equation of state was originally developed for ideal gases, and proved central to the development of early molecular and atomic physics. Increasingly sophisticated equations of state have been developed to take into account molecular interactions, quantization, relativistic effects and so on. Extreme conditions of matter are encountered both in nature and in the laboratory, for example in the centres of stars, in relativistic collisions of heavy nuclei, in inertial confinement fusion (where a temperature of 109 K and a pressure exceeding a billion atmospheres can be achieved). A sound knowledge of the equation of state is a prerequisite for understanding processes at very high temperatures and pressures, as noted in some recent developments. This book presents a detailed pedagogical account of the equation of state and its applications in several important and fast-growing topics in theoretical physics, chemistry and engineering. It should be of interest to upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, researchers and academics in theoretical physics, theoretical and nuclear chemistry, materials and mechanical engineering.

Full Product Details

Author:   Shalom Eliezer (Soreq Nuclear Res Ctr, Israel) ,  Ajoy Ghatak (Indian Inst Of Technology, India) ,  Heinrich Hora (Univ Of New South Wales, Australia) ,  Edward Teller
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.676kg
ISBN:  

9789810248338

ISBN 10:   9810248334
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   18 March 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you.

Table of Contents

Reviews

In this book the reader will find an exciting review of the rich past and he also will get a glimpse into a future which may be unlimited. From the Foreword by Edward Teller

"""In this book the reader will find an exciting review of the rich past and he also will get a glimpse into a future which may be unlimited."" From the Foreword by Edward Teller"

""In this book the reader will find an exciting review of the rich past and he also will get a glimpse into a future which may be unlimited."" From the Foreword by Edward Teller

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions