
Thermodynamics
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Published on 7. August 2010
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-981-4327-52-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book is designed for use in an introductory course in thermodynamics. It is aimed at students of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Engineering. As an undergraduate text, it gives a clear description of the theoretical framework of thermodynamics, while providing specific examples of its use in a wide variety of problems. These examples include topics that are atypical of undergraduate texts, such as biological systems, atmospheric phenomena, and polymers.The narrative is infused with historical notes on the characters who make up the story of thermodynamics, enlivening the material while keeping the reader engaged.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
501 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-4327-52-7 (9789814327527)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Scope of Thermodynamics; The Structure of Thermodynamics; The Laws of Thermodynamics; Intensive Variables; Simple Systems; Thermodynamic Potentials; Maxwell Relations; Engines, Hurricanes, and Athletes; Stability of Thermodynamic Systems; Phase Transitions; Summary of Useful Results and Final Remarks.