Physics and Chemistry at Low Temperatures

Download or read book Physics and Chemistry at Low Temperatures written by Leonid Khriachtchev and published by Pan Stanford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the fundamental and practical aspects of the processes of thermodynamics as well as experimental and theoretical methods used in the field, this informed examination highlights how the development of thermodynamics has been essentially based on the potentials of cryogenic technology. Penned by leading scientists with strong experience in the field who predict that many useful and exciting phenomena remain to be discovered in the future, this well-researched educational resource contains both a history of and practical recommendations for the ongoing study of matter at low temperature.