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Kelvin and Statistical Mechanics
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Abstract
Kelvin played a big part in the development of statistical mechanics, both for equilibrium and non-equilibrium. This chapter reviews these developments, taking a particular interest in Kelvin's own contributions. Topics covered include Kelvin and thermoelectricity, gas modeled as a collection of molecules, the reversibility paradox, mathematical probability models, and Boltzmann's equations.
Title: Kelvin and Statistical Mechanics
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Abstract
Kelvin played a big part in the development of statistical mechanics, both for equilibrium and non-equilibrium.
This chapter reviews these developments, taking a particular interest in Kelvin's own contributions.
Topics covered include Kelvin and thermoelectricity, gas modeled as a collection of molecules, the reversibility paradox, mathematical probability models, and Boltzmann's equations.
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