This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for an undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental modern formalism that relates rates of entropy production to irreversible processes, and its historical context; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program. These chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, small systems including nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book showing the student a wide range of applications in biological, engineering and atmospheric systems.
Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics will prove invaluable to chemists, chemical engineers, physicists, material scientists, industrial and mechanical engineers taking a first course in thermodynamics.
* First modern approach to the subject written for undergraduates
* Suitable for a variety of degree programs with an extensive range of applications and examples drawn from biological, engineering, atmospheric and small systems including nano systems
* Includes Onsager reciprocal relations and dissipative structures.
* Numerous examples and exercises in each chapter
* Mathematic codes for solving complex problems
* Dedicated website for students and instructors
Endlich ein Lehrbuch der modernen Thermodynamik speziell für Studenten im Grundstudium! Nach der Einführung des Formelgebäudes und seiner wichtigsten Anwendungen bietet der Autor eine Palette spezieller Kapitel zur Auswahl nach den Interessen des Lesers oder den Schwerpunkten des Kurses: Wärmestrahlung, biologische Systeme, Nanosysteme, klassische Stabilitätstheorie, statistische Thermodynamik. Lösungen für die zahlreichen Beispiele und Übungen können von einem zugehörigen Webserver heruntergeladen werden, der außerdem interessante Links zu Datensammlungen und relevanten Ressourcen bietet.
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"This book is a refreshing presentation of thermodynamics beyond the traditional syllabi and is an appropriate starting point for those wishing to incorporate non-equilibrium aspects into their courses." ( The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre , December 2008)
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978-0-470-01598-8 (9780470015988)
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Dilip Kondepudi is Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry, Wake Forest University, where his main research interest is chiral asymmetry in nature. He has, in addition, many years teaching experience to both under- and postgraduate students. he is the author, with the late Ilya Prigogine, of the highly successful book Modern thermodynamics: From Heat engines to Dissipative Structures.
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Wake Forest University
Preface.
PART I THE FORMALISM OF MODERN THERMODYNAMICS.
1 BASIC CONCEPTS AND THE LAWS OF GASES.
Introduction.
Appendix 1.1 Partial Derivatives.
Appendix 1.2 Elementary Concepts in Probability Theory.
Appendix 1.3 Mathematica Code.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
2 THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS.
The Idea of Energy Conservation amidst New Discoveries.
Appendix 2.1 Mathematica Codes.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
3 THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS AND THE ARROW OF TIME.
Appendix 3.1 The Hurricane as a Heat Engine.
Appendix 3.2 Entropy Production in Continuous Systems.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
4 ENTROPY IN THE REALM OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS.
Appendix 4.1 Thermodynamics Description of Diffusion.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
5 EXTREMUM PRINCIPLES AND GENERAL THERMODYNAMIC RELATIONS.
Extremum Principles in Nature.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
PART II APPLICATIONS: EQUILIBRIUM AND NONEQUILIBRIUM SYSTEMS.
6 BASIC THERMODYNAMICS OF GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS.
Introduction.
Appendix 6.1 Equations of State.
Reference
Examples.
Exercises.
7 THERMODYNAMICS OF PHASE CHANGE.
Introduction.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
8 THERMODYNAMICS OF SOLUTIONS.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
9 THERMODYNAMICS OF CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATIONS.
Appendix 9.1 Mathematica Codes.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
10 FIELDS AND INTERNAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM.
The Many Faces of Chemical Potential.
Reference.
Examples.
Exercises.
11 INTRODUCTION TO NONEQUILIBRIUM SYSTEMS.
Introduction.
Appendix 11.1 Mathematica Codes.
References.
Further Reading.
Exercises.
PART III ADDITIONAL TOPICS.
12 THERMODYNAMICS OF RADIATION.
Introduction.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
13 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.
References.
Further Reading.
Examples.
Exercises.
14 THERMODYNAMICS OF SMALL SYSTEMS.
Introduction.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
15 CLASSICAL STABILITY THEORY.
References.
Exercises.
16 CRITICAL PHENOMENA AND CONFIGURATIONAL HEAT CAPACITY.
Introduction.
Further Reading.
Exercises.
17 ELEMENTS OF STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS.
Introduction.
Appendix 17.1 Approximations and Integrals.
Reference.
Examples.
Exercises.
LIST OF VARIABLES.
STANDARD THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES.
PHYSICAL CONSTANTS AND DATA.
NAME INDEX.
SUBJECT INDEX.
