Leontovich, Mikhail Alexandrovich. Introduction to Thermodynamics. Statistical Physics (Vvedenie v termodinamiku. Statisticheskaia fizika), 1983. In Russian

Леонтович, Михаил Александрович. Введение в термодинамику. Статистическая физика.
Москва: Наука, Главная редакция физико-математической литературы, 1983.
416 с., ил. Твёрдый издательский переплёт, формат 22 × 14,5 см. Состояние: Хорошее.
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Leontovich, Mikhail Alexandrovich. Introduction to Thermodynamics. Statistical Physics (Vvedenie v termodinamiku. Statisticheskaia fizika).
Moscow: Nauka, Main Editorial Board for Physics and Mathematics Literature, 1983.
416 pp., illustrated. Hardcover, 22 × 14.5 cm. Condition: Good.

This 1983 edition is a classic of Soviet pedagogical literature in theoretical physics, written by Academician Mikhail Alexandrovich Leontovich (1903–1981). A prominent member of the Igor Tamm school, Leontovich was a world-class authority on optics, statistical mechanics, and plasma physics. This textbook is renowned for its logical rigor and deep physical insight, providing a seamless transition from classical thermodynamics to the complexities of statistical physics.
The first part of the book offers an axiomatic approach to the laws of thermodynamics, while the second part builds the statistical foundations necessary to understand the behavior of macroscopic systems. Known among students and professors for its "mathematical honesty" and clarity, this volume remains a staple on the shelves of researchers in condensed matter and theoretical physics. Published by "Nauka" in their signature academic format, it represents the high standard of Soviet physics education during the late 20th century.