Ludwig Edward Boltzmann

2006/09/07 by S. Rajasekar, S. P. Rajasekar, Rajasekar, S. +2
Physics and Astronomy · #Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics #FOS: Physical sciences #History and Philosophy of Physics (physics.hist-ph) #Quantum Mechanics and Applications #Statistical Mechanics and Entropy #physics.hist-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.physics/0609047

14 pages, 1 figure

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Abstract

In this manuscript we present a brief life history of Ludwig Edward Boltzmann and his achivements. Particularly, we discuss his H-theorem, his work on entropy and statistical interpretation of second-law of thermodynamics. We point out his some other contributions in physics, characteristics of his work, his strong support on atomism, character of his personality and relationship with his students and final part of his life.

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