Good books on thermodynamics - intermediate

[svrphy]

I am a student of B.Sc in Electronics. I was actually preparing for my grad school Entrance Exams in Physics & for that i needed to find a Suitable Reference book (Totally Self Study). I already have a grasp of fundamental Thermodynamics (not so much in Entropy ) and Ideal Gases. I have the following Syllabus at hand :(apart from what i Already Know)

Maxwell’s thermodynamic relations and simple applications. Thermodynamic potentials and their applications. Phase transitions and Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Ideas of ensembles, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi- Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions.

Presently I'm Studying From Dittman & Zemensky's Thermodynamics. The Problem is It Contains Far too many Experimental Results on which they base further sections of the Theory. This doesn't Go down well with me because i don't have any lab Exposure in this Subject (I'm from Electronics like i said) and hence don't have any attachment towards studying the Experimental Aspects.

Please Suggest a book of my Level & type.

PS : For the Sake of my own Knowledge i'd also like to know of a Book on Statistical Mechanics on my level.

 

[svrphy]

any help ??

 

[Astrum]

Since nobody else has responded, you can take a look at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471862568/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[JaredEBland]

I did a junior level course in Thermal this past spring. The text we used was by Schroeder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201380277/?tag=pfamazon01-20
ISBN: 0201380277
I basically self-studied for the course and did well on the exams. The author explains the material simply, and it's an easy book to follow. It covers everything you've listed.

 

[rezeew]

Dear student,

Thank you for your inquiry about suitable reference books for intermediate thermodynamics. It is great to see that you are preparing for your grad school entrance exams and taking the initiative to find a suitable book for self-study.

Based on the syllabus you have provided, I would recommend the following books for intermediate thermodynamics:

1. "Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach" by Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles - This book is suitable for students with a background in engineering and covers topics such as thermodynamic relations, thermodynamic potentials, and phase transitions. It also includes practical examples and applications that may be helpful for your entrance exams.

2. "Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics" by Herbert B. Callen - This book is a classic in the field of thermodynamics and provides a rigorous treatment of the subject with a focus on the fundamental principles. It covers topics such as thermodynamic potentials, phase transitions, and ensembles in detail.

For your interest in statistical mechanics, I would recommend the following book:

"Statistical Mechanics" by R.K. Pathria - This book is suitable for students at the intermediate level and covers topics such as Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions. It also includes applications and examples to help you understand the concepts better.

I understand your concern about the experimental aspect of thermodynamics and how it may not align with your background in electronics. However, it is important to have a basic understanding of experimental results in thermodynamics as they form the basis of the theoretical concepts. You may find it helpful to consult with your professors or peers who have a background in physics or chemistry to gain a better understanding of these experimental results.

I hope these recommendations help you in your preparation for your entrance exams. All the best!