Thermodynamics: Fundamental Principles and Applications 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Saggion, Antonio (Author), Faraldo, Rossella (Author), Pierno, Matteo (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030269787 ISBN-13: 9783030269784 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical - Science | Physics - Condensed Matter |
Dewey: 530.474 |
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.41 lbs) 432 pages |
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Publisher Description: This book offers a comprehensive overview of thermodynamics. It is divided into four parts, the first of which equips readers with a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium states and of their evolution. The second part applies these principles to a series of generalized situations, presenting applications that are of interest both in their own right and in terms of demonstrating how thermodynamics, as a theory of principle, relates to different fields. In turn, the third part focuses on non-equilibrium configurations and the dynamics of natural processes. It discusses both discontinuous and continuous systems, highlighting the interference among non-equilibrium processes, and the nature of stationary states and of fluctuations in isolated systems. Lastly, part four introduces the relation between physics and information theory, which constitutes a new frontier in fundamental research. The book includes step-by-step exercises, with solutions, to help readers to gain a fuller understanding of the subjects, and also features a series of appendices providing useful mathematical formulae. Reflecting the content of modern university courses on thermodynamics, it is a valuable resource for students and young scientists in the fields of physics, chemistry, and engineering. |