The role of thermodynamics in modern physics is not just to provide an
approximate treatment of large thermal systems, but, more importantly,
to provide an organising set of ideas. Thermodynamics: A complete
undergraduate course presents thermodynamics as a self-contained and
elegant set of ideas and methods. It unfolds thermodynamics for
undergraduate students of physics, chemistry or engineering, beginning
at first year level. The book introduces the necessary mathematical
methods, assuming almost no prior knowledge, and explains concepts
such as entropy and free energy at length, with many examples. This
book aims to convey the style and power of thermodynamic reasoning,
along with applications such as Joule-Kelvin expansion, the gas
turbine, magnetic cooling, solids at high pressure, chemical
equilibrium, radiative heat exchange and global warming, to name a
few. It mentions but does not pursue statistical mechanics, in order
to keep the logic clear.
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A complete undergraduate course
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780191092886
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Academic UK
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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