Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics - Rilegato

Kondepudi, Dilip

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ISBN 10: 0470015985 ISBN 13: 9780470015988

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2008

Riassunto

This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental formalism with some attention given to its history; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program – these chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book from biological, engineering and atmospheric systems.

Each chapter contains a bibliography and numerous examples and exercises. An accompanying web site will provide students with information and links to data sources and other thermodynamics-related sites, and instructors will be able to download complete solutions to exercises.

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Recensione:

"This book is a refreshing presentation of thermodynamics beyond the traditional syllabi and is an appropriate starting point for those wishing to incorporate non–equilibrium aspects into their courses." ( The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre, December 2008)

L'autore:

Dilip Kondepudi is Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry, Wake Forest University, where his main research interest is chiral asymmetry in nature. He has, in addition, many years teaching experience to both under- and postgraduate students. he is the author, with the late Ilya Prigogine, of the highly successful book Modern thermodynamics: From Heat engines to Dissipative Structures.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470015985
• ISBN 13: 9780470015988
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 500