Basic concepts and notions explained in a simple way; A large number of solved examples provided; Self-contained mathematical tools provided to understand concepts of statistical physics  Many students at undergraduate level struggle with the basic concepts of thermodynamics and statistical physics such as entropy, phase space, y-space, micro-canonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles, statistical weight (thermodynamic probability), accessible states, density of states, partition function. In this book the author has made every effort to explain these basic concepts and notions in the simplest possible way, keeping in mind the limitations and difficulties of an average student. The book begins with the kinetic theory of gases and transport phenomena and gives the students a thorough grounding in the fundamental aspects of the topics such as Maxwell's law of distribution of molecular speeds, mean free path, viscosity, thermal conduction and diffusion. Next, the topics on equation of state and critical constant are discussed. The chapters from 4 - 9 are devoted to the development of thermodynamic concepts and the application of the laws of thermodynamics to the thermodynamic processes. A sufficient number of solved examples enable the students to test their conceptual understanding and analytical skills. A comprehensive discussion of on the failure of classical theory of radiation and the emergence of quantum concepts viz. the particle nature of radiation is presented in the chapters on radiations. Part II of the book presents a lucid and systematic exposition of the fundamental principles of the most fascinating, exciting, stimulating and challenging subject - statistical physics. The understanding of statistical physics requires knowledge of quantum mechanics at introductory level and a little bit of mathematics of undergraduate level. Though this book provides a self-contained study material, the knowledge of more advanced mathematical tools will make the learning process of statistical physics easier.  Table of Contents: Part 1 - Thermal Physics Kinetic Theory of Gases/ Transport Phenomena/ Equation of State for Gases/ Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Preliminary Concepts/ First Law of Thermodynamics/ Heat Engines and Second Law of Thermodynamics/ Entropy/ Thermodynamic Relations/ Production of Low Temperature and Liquefaction of Gases/ Conduction of Heat/ Thermal Radiation Part-2 : Statistical Physics Preliminary Concept/ Phase Space/ Ensemble Formulation of Statistical Mechanics/ thermodynamic Functions/ Distribution of Laws/ Applications of Quantum Statistics/ Partition Function/ Applications of Partition Function. New Age Science is a newly established Science, Technical and Medical publisher. We offer high level text and reference titles to the academic community. Written by leading scientists and academic professionals affiliated to prestigious institutions worldwide, our books bring into focus innovative research and the latest teaching theories and concepts.  Some of the many areas we publish in include:  -Electrical Engineering  -Mechanical Engineering -Chemistry -Mathematics -Physics -Computer Science

Thermal and Statistical Physics

Science & Math

Singh, R.B.

Physics

New Academic Science

This textbook aims to develop a scientific knowledge base on spatial information technology to communicate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among students, researchers, professionals and laymen. The book improves understanding of the spatial database and explains how to extract information from this for planning purposes. To enhance the knowledge of geoscientists and environmentalists, the book describes the basic fundamental concepts to advance techniques for spatial data management and analysis and discusses the methodology. The Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) are presented in an integrated manner for the planning of resources and infrastructure. The management of these systems is discussed in a very lucid way to develop the reader's skills. The proper procedure for map making and spatial analysis are included along with case studies to the reader. Where the first part of the book discusses the conceptual background, the second part deals with case studies using these applications in different disciplines. The presented case studies include land use, agriculture, flood, watershed characterization and infrastructure assessment for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Spatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals Series)

Business & Money

Kumar, Dilip

Kaur, Ranjeet

Economics

Springer

The electromagnetic phenomena has been elegantly and compactly described in vector notation. Since the study of electricity and magnetism needs a good understanding of vector calculus, for which a detailed treatment is given in the appendix.

Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism

New Age International Pvt. Ltd.

In India, as it is around the world, unprecedented loss and changes in biodiversity are taking place at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels, for both terrestrial and marine organisms. One of the major concerns of biodiversity loss is the reduction in the capacity of natural and managed ecosystems to render quality ecological services, such as the production of food, carbon storage, nutrient cycling, and other environmental changes. The extraction of biomass resources, such as trees, has now crossed this limit in many resource-rich areas. Both habitat conversion and destruction are eliminating species at such a rapid pace that extinction is leading to an imbalance of ecosystems. Biodiversity loss needs to be minimized in order to keep ecosystems functional. Therefore, assessing the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss and environmental changes, and establishing the bases for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, are the major scientific challenges of our time. It is against this backdrop that the present study was carried out with a multidisciplinary approach to answer the following questions: What are the spatial patterns of environmental change and biodiversity loss? What are the driving forces across the world, and, particularly, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand? What are the linkages between land use/cover change, landslides, and biodiversity loss? To what extent can community participation help for conservation of biodiversity? This book contributes to India's efforts in fulfilling the goals of the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), the Kyoto Protocol, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).

Environmental Change and Biodiversity: Uttarakhand Experiences

Mal, Suraj

Rawat Publications

Dynamics of Mountain Geosystems

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

South Asia Books

This book is a science roadmap for food and agriculture system to render India hunger free, more equitable, prosperous and evergreen. Underpinning the centrality of agriculture in achieving comprehensive and sustained livelihood security in India, it is envisioned that science and technology couched in effective policy regimes will render India zero hunger and less unequal. Internalizing these profound pronouncements, the book is a saga of generation, growth, development and application of agricultural sciences, technologies and innovations during the past 100 years for dynamically transforming India Agriculture towards meeting the changing societal needs and priorities and to address ever-evolving and intensifying challenges of comprehensive food, ecological and livelihood security. The eight chapters of the book: Crop Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Fisheries Sciences, Natural Resource Management Sciences, Plant Protection Sciences, Agricultural Engineering and Ene

100 Years of Agricultural Sciences in India [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2018] Singh, R B

NAAS

Urban Health and Wellbeing: Indian Case Studies (Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences)

This book focuses on interdisciplinary issues of human health in the changing urban environments of India's largest megacities--Delhi and Mumbai. The authors explore human health concerns related to increased temperatures and air pollution in these cities in a study based on primary data collected through interviews, as well as secondary data on causes of mortality from 2001 to 2012. During this period, the surface temperatures for both megacities were mapped using Landsat Images. The rapidly increasing populations of cities and urban centers alter ecosystem services such as water, air and land cover, with disastrous impacts on health and wellbeing, particularly in megacities. In 2015, polluted air was estimated to have been responsible for 6.4 million deaths worldwide, and it is projected that it will cause between 6 and 9 million deaths per year by 2060. In 2017, outdoor air pollution resulted in 1.2 million deaths in India and brought about a 3% loss in GDP. The increase in population, vehicles, and industries has led to changes in land use and land cover and a rise in city temperatures and air pollution, creating urban heat islands (UHIs). Together, UHIs and air pollution have damaging impacts on human health that range from stress and headache to asthma, bronchitis, and chronic diseases, and even to death. Delhi has been experiencing emergency conditions in terms of environmental health over the past two years. At the same time, both the Delhi and Mumbai urban agglomerations are growing at a rapid pace, and the United Nations has projected that they will be the second and third most populous cities in the world by 2025. In this context, the book offers significant insights into the past patterns and responses to the present global urban health emergencies, and explores sustainable means of combating the problem to enable college and university researchers to develop innovative solutions. Further. It presents trans-disciplinary research that cuts across the WHO Action Plan, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Habitat III to help policymakers gain a better understanding of the global challenges of urban health and wellbeing. The book is especially useful for students and researchers in geography, urban demography, urban studies, environmental studies, health sciences, and policy studies.

Grover, Aakriti

This book identifies and provides reasoning for computed methods of local climate dynamics and the livelihood vulnerability indices assessment in the mountainous region of Himachal Pradesh, India. The outcomes of this study agree with the focused objectives on simulating climate change and its impact on livelihood security. It deals with several crucial methodologies to analyze livelihood security with and without climate change. The explorative deductive approach was used to observe climatic changes since the 1970s and simulated the climate until 2080. Additionally, the composite livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) without climate change and the climate change livelihood vulnerability index (CCLVI) with climate change impact were prepared. The book is beneficial for policymakers who are involved in framing and implementing policies chiefly in the Himalaya. It is also valuable for all stakeholders in society: students, researchers and academicians. It proposes discussions and debate on a new, integrated, inclusive and open approach to climate change and validates the significance of geographic knowledge in addressing climate change issues at various levels, suggesting policy measures to cope with them.

Simulating Climate Change and Livelihood Security: A Western Himalayan Experience, India (Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences)

Singh, Swarnima

Cyclonic Disasters and Resilience: An Empirical Study on South Asian Coastal Regions (Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences)

Computers & Technology

Mohanty, Ashutosh

Dubey, Anupama

Programming

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