The principles of thermodynamics

This text presents the conceptual and technical developments of the subject without unduly compromising on either the historical or logical perspective. It also covers the tremendous range of scientifically deep and technologically revolutionary applications of thermodynamics. The text explains how...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Dass, N., D., Hari, 1946- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis 2013.
Edición:First edition
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  • Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Guide for readers and teachers; Chapter 1: The Beginnings; Chapter 2: First Law-The E = Mc2 of Thermodynamics; Chapter 3: The Second and Third Laws; Chapter 4: Carnot Cycles - The TuringMachines of Thermodynamics; Chapter 5: Specific Heats:Magnificent Bridges; Chapter 6: Structure of ThermodynamicTheories; Chapter 7: Thermodynamic Potentials andMaxwell Relations; Chapter 8: Magnetic Systems; Chapter 9: Dilute Solutions; Chapter 10: Phases and Their Equilibria; Chapter 11: The Clapeyron Equation; Chapter 12: The van der Waals Equation
  • Chapter 13: The Critical PointChapter 14: Approach to Absolute Zero; Chapter 15: Entropy Constants; Chapter 16: Some Mathematical Aspects of Thermodynamics; References; Back Cover