| Thermodynamics in Earth and Planetary Sciences 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Ganguly, Jibamitra (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540773053 ISBN-13: 9783540773054 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: This book provides exposition of a large spectrum of geological, geochemical and geophysical problems that are amenable to thermodynamic analysis.It also includes selected problems in planetary sciences, relationship between thermodynamics and microscopic properties, particle size effects on thermodynamic properties, and methods of approximations of thermodynamic properties of minerals. These latter features are usually missing in textbooks, but are very important for problems in Earth and Planetary Science. The textbook will enable graduate students and researchers alike to approximate thermodynamic properties of minerals when the required data are not available. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics - Science | Physics - Geophysics - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 550 |
| LCCN: 2008930074 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (2.40 lbs) 501 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on a university course, this book provides an exposition of a large spectrum of geological, geochemical and geophysical problems that are amenable to thermodynamic analysis. It also includes selected problems in planetary sciences, relationships between thermodynamics and microscopic properties, particle size effects, methods of approximation of thermodynamic properties of minerals, and some kinetic ramifications of entropy production. The textbook will enable graduate students and researchers alike to develop an appreciation of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, and their wide ranging applications to natural processes and systems. |