Boltzmann, Gibbs, and the concept of equilibrium

Philosophy of Science

Volumn 75, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 682-696

  Lavis, David A ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 62749197587     PISSN: 00318248     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/594514     Document Type: Conference Paper

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