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Liquid Helium
Originally published in 1959 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics. Atkins looks at both Helium Three and Helium Four, as well as the properties of a combination of the two isotopes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and the study of one of the universe's most fundamental elements.
1104762062
Liquid Helium
Originally published in 1959 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics. Atkins looks at both Helium Three and Helium Four, as well as the properties of a combination of the two isotopes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and the study of one of the universe's most fundamental elements.
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Liquid Helium

Liquid Helium

by K. R. Atkins
Liquid Helium

Liquid Helium

by K. R. Atkins

Overview

Originally published in 1959 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book addresses liquid helium from the dual perspectives of statistical mechanics and hydrodynamics. Atkins looks at both Helium Three and Helium Four, as well as the properties of a combination of the two isotopes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and the study of one of the universe's most fundamental elements.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781107638907
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 06/12/2014
Pages: 324
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Equilibrium properties; 3. Theories; 4. The new thermodynamics; 5. First and second sound; 6. Further aspects of the thermodynamics; 7. Helium films; 8. Helium three; 9. He3-He4 mixtures; References; Index.
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