Textbook for understanding thermodynamics

[lizzie96']

I'm taking a second course in thermodynamics and statmech, but it has always been a subject I have found unintuitive. Could anyone recommend a clear, concise textbook with a strong emphasis on mathematics/ mathematical physics? Thank you for any suggestions.

 

[Bystander]

For physics? Mechanical engineering? Chemistry?

 

[lizzie96']

for physics, leaning more towards the theoretical/mathematical side than applications, if possible.

 

[Bystander]

Kittel?

 

[davidbenari]

Try richard fitzpatricks site, which contains many other excellent books: http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching.html

 

[davidbenari]

Also the book by Ira Levine is quite good. Don't try Atkins in my opinion. Atkins does "half-derivations" which left me with a "half-understanding" of concepts.

 

[William White]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0749219157/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[vanhees71]

As an introduction my favorite is

H. B. Callen, Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Statistical Physics

A standard advanced textbook is

F. Reif, Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics

A very good one is also

C. M Van Vliet, Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics

Also vol. V of Landau and Lifshitz is highly recommendable. Also Vols. IX and X on quantum equilibrium and kinetic theory (transport equations), respectively, are excellent.

 

[atyy]

Kardar's book and notes are mostly statistical mechaincs, but the first sections are on thermodynamics.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521873428/?tag=pfamazon01-20

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/...chanics-of-particles-fall-2013/lecture-notes/

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/...hanics-of-particles-fall-2013/video-lectures/