Reading this textbook from the beginning till the end will be easy, enjoyable and enlightening.

M. P. Gururajan, Contemporary Physics

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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Presents thermodynamics as self-contained and elegant set of ideas and methods. Introduces the necessary mathematical methods assuming no prior knowledge. Explains concepts like entropy and free energy with many examples.
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1: How to use this book 2: Introducing thermodynamics 3: A survey of thermodynamic ideas 4: Some general knowledge 5: Mathematical tools 6: Zeroth law, equation of state 7: First Law, internal energy 8: The Second Law and entropy 9: Understanding entropy 10: Heat flow and thermal relaxation 11: Practical heat engines 12: Introducing chemical potential 13: Functions and methods 14: Elastic bands, rods, bubbles, magnets 15: Modelling real gases 16: Expansion and flow processes 17: Stability and free energy 18: Reinventing the subject 19: Thermal radiation 20: Radiative heat transfer 21: Chemical reactions 22: Phase change 23: The Third Law 24: Phase change, nucleation and solutes 25: Continuous phase transitions 26: Self-gravitation and negative heat capacity 27: Fluctuations 28: Thermoelectricity and entropy flow
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`It is a delight to contemplate learning thermodynamics from a text such as this. The author writes with energy and enthusiasm and manages to convey his interest to the reader. His leisurely style with many illustrative examples provides good explanations of difficult points and concepts. Although I expect the primary readers to be undergraduates in physics, I think his approach is suitable for students or researchers in other subjects, such as chemistry or biophysics, who wish to study particular topics in thermodynamics.' David Matravers, Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, University of Portsmouth
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A thorough treatment of thermodynamics for any undergraduate course Designed for the learning process and helps students to self-teach Physical intuition into entropy and thermodynamic potentials Clear and careful explanation Many figures, examples, and exercises
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Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002. His scientific research concerns quantum computing and fundamental physics. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics. He is the author of "The Wonderful World of Relativity" (OUP, 2011), "Relativity Made Relatively Easy" (OUP, 2012) and "Faithful to Science" (OUP, 2014).
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A thorough treatment of thermodynamics for any undergraduate course Designed for the learning process and helps students to self-teach Physical intuition into entropy and thermodynamic potentials Clear and careful explanation Many figures, examples, and exercises
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198788577
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
976 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
194 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
464

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Om bidragsyterne

Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002. His scientific research concerns quantum computing and fundamental physics. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics. He is the author of "The Wonderful World of Relativity" (OUP, 2011), "Relativity Made Relatively Easy" (OUP, 2012) and "Faithful to Science" (OUP, 2014).