Peter Atkins
Physical Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199689095
- author:
- Peter Atkins
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 0.8 x 11.2 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Mathematics, Education
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Physical Chemistry A Very Short Introduction by Peter Atkins provides an accessible overview of this vital field. Grounded in physics and mathematics, physical chemistry explores its central concepts and cultural contributions to our understanding of the natural world. The book delves into the key areas where physical chemistry has made significant impacts on various branches of chemistry. With clarity and minimal formulas, Atkins reveals the importance of physical chemistry in today's research landscape, including its applications in nano- and smart materials, as well as graphene. This concise introduction is part of Oxford University Press' Very Short Introductions series, offering a compact and engaging way to explore this subject area.