Thermal Physics

“The book, written in instructive form, shows great experience of the author as a teacher. Many examples of different degrees of difficulty either theoretical, experimental, or based on everyday observations, make the book interesting and readable. The author manages to present the complex ideas of thermal physics in a clear and attractive way.” Applied Mechanics Reviews

“…written so that students will receive an empirical, intuitive understanding of thermodynamics processes….The book is well written, uses plenty of descriptive material to establish the basic fundamentals, and is supplemented with useful applications.” Choice

“This book is a superb introduction to the key concepts of statistical mechanics, thoroughly modern in approach with current topics emphasized as well as basic principles. Baierlein’s characteristic clarity of exposition makes the book ideal for self-study as well as for classroom use.” H. Eugene Stanley, Boston University

“I enjoyed reading this tremendously. The author has a personal and thoughtful way of introducing and arranging the material. He has succeeded in making many of the difficult concepts more intuitive and more within the grasp of students who have very little background in thermodynamics and thermal physics. In the hands of a skilled teacher, this book would serve very well in its intended role.” Journal of Statistical Physics

“…very well written and a pleasure to read…what makes this text stand out is the quality, clarity, and conciseness of the writing.” Physics Today