1. Thermodynamic entropy; 2. Statistical entropy; 3. Entropy of classical systems; 4. Entropy of quantized systems; 5. Entropy of a non-isolated system; 6. Entropy of Fermion systems; 7. Entropy of Boson system; 8. Entropy of information; Epilogue; Appendixes; Index.
This book helps readers understand the elusive concept of entropy to supplement undergraduate courses in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics.
Don S. Lemons is Professor Emeritus of Physics at Bethel College and a Guest Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He taught undergraduate physics at Bethel College for 23 years.
'In A Student's Guide to Entropy, Don Lemons conveys both
mathematical and physical intuition of entropy … [he] is very
thorough, clear, and succinct in his explanations, making sure that
no subtlety is left unnoticed or unaccounted for. The reader feels
that he/she is being taught and guided by an experienced teacher of
thermodynamics and entropy … This book will be essential not only
to students but also to faculty who are charged with the difficult
task of teaching a subject that involves entropy … a thorough,
self-contained guide to entropy for students and teachers.'
Effrosyni Seitaridou, American Journal of Physics
'The book is well written … Highly recommended.' Choice
'… a truly first-rate book on the subject, and I would happily
recommend it as the main (and inexpensive) text for a course of
statistical mechanics.' The Observatory
'A Student's Guide to Entropy is an excellent textbook for
undergraduate students and early stage graduate students in physics
and engineering. … Each concept is well defined - mathematical
derivation of theories is rigorous and proceeds from fundamental
notions to their final form in a methodical, step-by-step manner.
The physical meaning of these equations is then explained in simple
words, which is perhaps the most impressive feature of this book.'
Prashant Khare, Contemporary Physics
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