Undergrad Textbook for Thermal Physics

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A user is seeking recommendations for undergraduate textbooks on Thermal Physics, expressing dissatisfaction with Kittel & Kroemer due to a lack of practice problems. They mention that they prefer Schroeder's Thermal Physics for its better problem set. The discussion centers around finding alternative textbooks that provide comprehensive coverage of thermal physics concepts along with ample practice problems to enhance understanding and application of the material.

Nov 9, 2010

nsatya

Does anyone know of a good undergrad textbook for Thermal Physics. We are using Thermal Physics by Kittel & Kroemer in my class, but for me it doesn't have enough problems to practice. Does anyone know of any other textbook that covers the same material with more practice problems? Any help would be appreciated.

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Nov 18, 2010

matonski

I like Thermal Physics by Schroeder.

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