Thermodynamics and heat Books
Springer International Publishing AG Thermodynamics and Equilibria in Earth System
Book SynopsisThis introduction to thermodynamics and equilibria aims to provide the basic concepts of relevance for atmospheric, marine, climate, and environmental sciences and to prepare students for more advanced classes in physical chemistry, mineralogy, and petrology.This is an open access book.
£42.74
De Gruyter Thermal Analysis and Thermodynamics: In Materials Science
Book SynopsisThis introduction to thermodynamics discusses typical phase diagrams features and presents the wide range of techniques such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetry and others. In the last part the author brings many examples for typical practical problems often solved by thermal analysis. As an instructive guideline for practitioners the work reveals the connection between experimental data and theoretical model and vice versa.
£62.10
Springer International Publishing AG Brownian Motion: Elements of Colloid Dynamics
Book SynopsisThis textbook is an introduction to the Brownian motion of colloids and nano-particles, and the diffusion of molecules. One very appealing aspect of Brownian motion, as this book illustrates, is that the subject connects a broad variety of topics, including thermal physics, hydrodynamics, reaction kinetics, fluctuation phenomena, statistical thermodynamics, osmosis and colloid science. The book is based on a set of lecture notes that the authors used for an undergraduate course at the University of Utrecht, Netherland. It aims to provide more than a simplified qualitative description of the subject, without getting bogged down in difficult mathematics. Each chapter contains exercises, ranging from straightforward ones to more involved problems, addressing instances from (thermal motion in) chemistry, physics and life sciences. Exercises also deal with derivations or calculations that are skipped in the main text. The book offers a treatment of Brownian motion on a level appropriate for bachelor/undergraduate students of physics, chemistry, soft matter and the life sciences. PhD students attending courses and doing research in colloid science or soft matter will also benefit from this book.Table of Contents
£52.24
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Starthilfe Thermodynamik
Book SynopsisDiese Starthilfe erleichtert den Studierenden an Universitäten und Fachhochschulen den Einstieg in das Fachgebiet und das Verständnis für thermodynamische Aufgabenstellungen. Sie beschränkt sich bewusst auf die wesentlichen Grundlagen, die erfahrungsgemäß die meisten Schwierigkeiten bereiten. Thematische Schwerpunkte sind das Zustandsverhalten einfacher Systeme, die thermodynamischen Hauptsätze und ihre technischen Anwendungen bis hin zu den Kreisprozessen. Die der Thermodynamik eigene Betrachtung von Systemen und die Bilanzierung der Erhaltungsgrößen an ihnen bilden den Leitfaden durch den Text. Die exakte und verständliche Darstellung wird durch die Lösung zahlreicher Beispiele anschaulich unterstützt. Das Buch eignet sich damit auch für die Vorbereitung auf Klausuren und Prüfungen.Table of ContentsThermodynamische Grundbegriffe - Zustandsverhalten einfacher Systeme - Thermodynamische Hauptsätze - Zustandsänderungen perfekter Gase - Bilanzierung offener Systeme - Technische Anwendungen - Kreisprozesse und Energiewandlung
£18.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Energiehandbuch: Gewinnung, Wandlung und Nutzung
Book SynopsisSchnell und bequem auffindbare, wissenschaftlich fundierte, somit verlässliche, neutrale und umfassende Information zu modernen Energietechnologien stellt dieses Handbuch bereit. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei die naturwissenschaftlich-technischen Aspekte, jedoch auch Ökonomie, Ökologie und Gesellschaft werden angemessen berücksichtigt. Das Werk wendet sich vor allem an Studenten, Wissenschaftler und Fachleute aus Naturwissenschaft und Technik, die sich in bestimmte Themen einlesen oder nur rasch etwas nachschlagen wollen. Es ist jedoch so verständlich geschrieben, dass es sich auch den mit Energiefragestellungen befassten Nicht-Technikern erschließt. Dem Herausgeber ist ein Werk "aus einem Guss" gelungen, wobei es von der detaillierten Fachkenntnis zahlreicher namhafter Beitragsautoren profitiert.Table of ContentsPrinzipielles zur Energie, zu ihren Formen, ihrer Umformung und Nutzung.- Energievorräte, Energiegewinnung und Engergiebedarf.- Energiewandlung - Methoden der Strom- und Wärmeerzeugung.- Speichern und transportieren von Energie.- Effiziente Energieanwendung.- Energie, Umwelt, Gesellschaft.- Energie im 21. Jahrhundert - Zukunftsperspektiven.
£98.99
Springer Elements and Binary Systems from AgAI to AuTI
Book SynopsisThe present subvolume IV/19B1 contains evaluated data for elements and Binary Systems from Ag-Al to Au-Tl appearing in alphabetic order of the elements in the chemical formulae. The volume is accompanied by a CD, which allows computer calculation of a range of solution properties for selected temperature and phase composition ranges for the systems presented in that particular volume. Graphical representations, including the calculated phase diagram for each system, are also possible. Information on more comprehensive software, allowing complex equilibrium calculations involving both pure substances and solution phases of different types (e.g. slags, salt systems, aqueous solutions, etc.), can be obtained from SGTE members. A list of the SGTE membership is presented in the cover pages of this volume.
£449.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Verfahrenstechnik mit EXCEL: Verfahrenstechnische
Book SynopsisIn diesem Lehrbuch werden die Grundlagen im Umgang mit Excel-VBA, von der Erstellung von Makros über beispielhafte Anwendungen des Solvers bis zur Erstellung von benutzerdefinierten Funktionen, Schritt für Schritt dargestellt. Dabei werden wertvolle Tipps zur Gestaltung und Dokumentation von Excel-Berechnungsblättern gegeben. Auf dieser Basis erfolgt die angeleitete Erstellung von Flash-Berechnungen realer Dampf-Flüssig- und Flüssig-Flüssig-Gleichgewichte. Die wichtigsten Grundoperationen der Thermischen Verfahrenstechnik werden in den nachfolgenden Kapiteln verständlich und strukturiert behandelt: Ausgehend von den Phasengleichgewichten und Erhaltungsgleichungen erfolgt die Herleitung der Berechnungsgleichungen und darauf aufbauend die Erstellung von Excel-Berechnungsblättern zur Lösung der praxisnahen Aufgabenstellungen. Zusätzlich werden u. a. die Auslegung von Anlagen zur Flüssigkeitsförderung und Partikelsysteme behandelt.Table of ContentsExcel mit VBA für verfahrenstechnische Anwendungen.- Thermodynamik der Gemische.- Batch-Destillation, Batch-Rektifikation.- Flüssig-Flüssig-Extraktion.- Absorption.- Auslegung von Packungskolonnen.- Rektifikation.- Zustände feuchter Luft und Trocknungsprozesse im h,X-Diagramm.- Förderung inkompressibler Fluide.- Partikelsysteme.
£37.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Ach, so ist das!: 50 thermofluiddynamische
Book SynopsisWarum kann man einen Raum nicht mit einem Kühlschrank abkühlen? Oder: Die Kunst ein Steak richtig zu braten. 50 thermofluiddynamische Alltagsphänomene werden nach folgendem Schema einheitlich behandelt: Beschreibung des Phänomens / Prinzipielle Erklärung / Weitergehende Betrachtungen. Ein ausführliches Glossar hilft beim physikalischen Verständnis der Fachbegriffe.Trade Review“... Leser allgemein verständlich an das Thema heran und gibt ihnen aufschlussreiches Wissen an die Hand. Anschließend geht der Autor zu weiterführenden Betrachtungen über, bei denen er zunehmend Formeln und Fachbegriffe verwendet. Mit diesen Passagen spricht er eher Naturwissenschaftler und Ingenieure an, die über einschlägige Vorkenntnisse verfügen. Am Ende des Buchs erklärt Herwig die verwendeten Fachwörter in einem Glossar.” (MARIA LUBS, in: Spektrum Der Wissenschaft, April 2015)“... Das Buch regt zum Hinterfragen von Vorgängen und zur Anwendung des erworbenen Wissens auf andere als in der Ausbildung häufig verwendete Beispiele an. ... kann allen, die naturwissenschaftlich und technisch interessiert sind, empfohlen werden.“ (Bernd Platzer, in: ZAMM Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Jg. 95, Heft 4, 2015)“... ein ausführliches Glossar ... Viele der Phänomene werden dem Leser vertraut sein – dies macht den Reiz des Buches aus. Er bekommt verständliche und doch hinreichend tiefgehende Erklärungen für bekannte Effekte und kann gleichzeitig sein Verständnis für die Fluiddynamik verbessern ...” (in: MM MaschinenMarkt, maschinenmarkt.vogel.de, 9. Februar 2015)“... Das Buch wendet sich nicht nur an Studierende technischer Fächer, sondern auch an den Interessierten Laien ...“ (in: f+h Fördern und Heben, Heft 1-2, 2015)Table of ContentsKategorien: Haus und Garten.- Speisen und Getränke.- Reisen und Freizeit.- Energie und Umwelt.
£61.74
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Energie ist nicht erneuerbar: Eine Einführung in
Book SynopsisWolfgang Osterhage stellt die für eine praktische Energiegewinnung erforderlichen Kenntnisse der Strömungsmechanik und des Elektromagnetismus vor. Er baut seine Grundlagenüberlegungen auf den beiden Hauptsätzen der Thermodynamik auf, die besagen: Es kann an Energie nichts hinzugefügt und nichts hinweg genommen werden. Und: Wir verlieren bei jeder Umwandlung nutzbare Energie. Der Autor behandelt zudem Energiebilanzen, die Konzepte von Anergie und Exergie sowie die Rolle der Entropie in physikalischen Prozessen.Table of ContentsWas steht uns seit dem Urknall an Gesamtenergie und Masse zur Verfügung?.- 1. und 2. Hauptsatz der Thermodynamik.- Strömungsmechanik und Elektromagnetismus.
£11.77
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Steuergerätetaugliche Verbrennungsoptimierung mit
Book SynopsisMichael Temmler zeigt, dass eine steuergerätetaugliche Verbrennungsoptimierung funktioniert. Dabei dienen physikalische Modellansätze zur Abbildung des Motorverhaltens. Die Kombination aus Verbrennungs-, Emissions- und Ladungswechselmodellen sowie nichtlinearen Optimierungsverfahren ermöglicht eine Individualisierung der Motorsteuerung am jeweiligen Verbrennungsmotor während seiner Laufzeit. Eine neue Steuergerätearchitektur unterstützt ein Ersetzen der zentralen Motorsteuerung durch ein System dezentraler gekapselter Einheiten, in denen die Verbrennungsoptimierung enthalten ist.Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Stand der Technik.- Theoretische Grundlagen.- Entwicklungssysteme, Messdatenerfassung und -auswertung.- Motormanagement der verteilten Systeme.- Modellbasierte Beschreibung des Arbeitsprozesses.- Steuerger¨ atetaugliche Optimierung.- Schlussfolgerungen und Ausblick.
£49.49
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Regenerative Energien im Gebäude nutzen: Wärme-
Book SynopsisDieses Fachbuch gibt eine kompakte Übersicht über regenerative Systeme zur Wärme- und Kälteerzeugung. Einbindungs- und Automatisierungsschemata ermöglichen einen schnellen Überblick. Es werden die Grundlagen zum Regelverhalten von Systemen zur regenerativen Energienutzung dargestellt. Praxisbeispiele zeigen anschaulich Standardlösungen zur Einbindung von regenerativen Energiequellen.Table of ContentsEinführung in die Nutzung erneuerbarer Energiequellen.- Grundlagen der Nutzung regenerativer Energiequellen in Gebäuden.- Energiebereitstellung aus regenerativen Energiequellen.- Speichersysteme.- Automation von Systemen zur Wärme- und Kältebereitstellung aus regenerativen Energiequellen.- Funktionsüberwachung und Ertragskontrolle.- Automationsgeräte und deren Anbindung an die Gebäudeautomation.
£31.34
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Thermomanagement von
Book SynopsisHannes Hopp erläutert die Notwendigkeit zur Kühlung von Lithium-Ionen-Batterien im Fahrzeug und stellt eine simulative Methode zur Prognose von Batterietemperaturen und der Wechselwirkung mit dem Kühlsystem im Fahrzeugverbund vor. Im Simulationsverbund bildet das Batteriemodell die zentrale Komponente. Aufbauend auf bestehenden Modellierungsansätzen untersucht der Autor die Abwärmecharakteristik der Batterie aus Einzelzellmessungen und überführt sie in ein modulares Simulationsmodell. Die Ergebnisse seiner Studie unterstreichen die Notwendigkeit zur engen Verzahnung von simulativen und experimentellen Werkzeugen in der Fahrzeugentwicklung. Die gekoppelte Simulation stellt eine zielführende Methode zur Bewertung der thermischen und elektrischen Interaktion in einem elektrifizierten Fahrzeug dar.Table of ContentsStand der Technik und Grundlagen von Lithium-Ionen-Batterien.- Simulationsmodelle – Aufbau und Funktion.- Experimentelle Untersuchungen und Validierung.- Thermisches Systemverhalten unter Reichweitenaspekten und im Rennstreckenbetrieb.
£44.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Ein reduziertes Modell zur Simulation des
Book SynopsisDavid Klemm untersucht das transiente thermische Verhalten einer Fahrzeugkabine. Relevante lokale Parameter modelliert der Autor mit dem Ansatz eines linearen, zeitinvarianten Systems und charakterisiert drei Lastfälle durch dreidimensionale transiente CFD-Simulationen. Mit diesen Parametern entwickelt er auf Basis eindimensionaler Übertragungsprozesse ein reduziertes Simulationsmodell und validiert es anhand dreidimensionaler CFD-Simulationen. Dieses Modell benötigt eine um den Faktor 105 reduzierte Rechenzeit im Bereich von Echtzeit.Der Autor:David Klemm hat mehrjährige Industrieerfahrung im Bereich der Strömungssimulation und der Auslegung von elektronischen Steuergeräten. Nach der Forschungstätigkeit am Institut für Verbrennungsmotoren und Kraftfahrwesen (IVK) der Universität Stuttgart beschäftigt er sich nun mit der Simulation in der Systementwicklung von Nutzfahrzeugen.Table of ContentsGrundlagen linearer zeitinvarianter Systeme (LTI), eindimensionaler Wärmeübertragung und Numerik finiter Differenzen.- Modellierung relevanter Größen des thermischen Verhaltens einer Fahrzeugkabine als LTI-System.- Modellbeschreibung des reduzierten transienten thermischen Simulationsmodells einer Fahrzeugkabine.- Validierung des reduzierten Simulationsmodells anhand dreidimensionaler CFD-Simulationen für die Lastfälle „Soak“, „Heatup“ und „Cooldown“.
£49.49
Springer Spektrum Die Eigenschaften Der Stoffe: Suszeptibilitäten
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Springer Energy entropy creativity
Book SynopsisEntropy and upheaval Energy and life Economic growthPost-growth economicsCountries in transitionStationary or space.
£66.49
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Die Thermodynamik des Gin Tonic
£11.77
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Komplexe Strukturen: Entropie und Information
Book SynopsisDie Erforschung komplexer Strukturen ist gegenwärtig eines der interessantesten wissenschaftlichen Themen. Dieses Buch behandelt Möglichkeiten der Beschreibung und quantitativen Charakterisierung komplexer Strukturen mit Hilfe verschiedener Entropie- und Informationsmaße. Nach einer allgemein verständlichen Einführung der Grundbegriffe werden die für eine quantitative Analyse erforderlichen Konzepte ausführlich behandelt und an zahlreichen Beispielen, wie Zeitreihen, Biosequenzen, literarischen Texten und Musikstücken, veranschaulicht.Table of ContentsKomplexität und Entropie - Selbstorganisation und Information - Informationstheoretische Maße - Dynamisch generierte Strukturen - Entropie und Komplexität natürlicher Sequenzen - Quantitative Ästhetik
£44.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Fundamental Principles of Nuclear Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book highlights a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the fundamental principles related to nuclear engineering. As one of the most popular choices of future energy, nuclear energy is of increasing demand globally. Due to the complexity of nuclear engineering, its research and development as well as safe operation of its facility requires a wide scope of knowledge, ranging from basic disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics to applied subjects such as reactor theory and radiation protection. The book covers all necessary knowledge in an illustrative and readable style, with a sufficient amount of examples and exercises. It is an easy-to-read textbook for graduate students in nuclear engineering and a valuable handbook for nuclear facility operators, maintenance personnel and technical staff.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Fundamentals of mathematics and physics Chapter 2 Thermodynamics Chapter 3 Heat transferChapter 4 Fluid flowChapter 5 Electrical ScienceChapter 6 Instrumentation & controlChapter 7 Chemistry and chemical engineeringChapter 8 Material ScienceChapter 9 Mechanical Science Chapter 10 Nuclear physics Chapter 11 Reactor theory Chapter 12 Radiation protection
£56.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore An Introduction to Stochastic Thermodynamics: From Basic to Advanced
Book SynopsisThis book presents the fundamentals of stochastic thermodynamics, one of the most central subjects in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. It also explores many recent advances, e.g., in information thermodynamics, the thermodynamic uncertainty relation, and the trade-off relation between efficiency and power. The content is divided into three main parts, the first of which introduces readers to fundamental topics in stochastic thermodynamics, e.g., the basics of stochastic processes, the fluctuation theorem and its variants, information thermodynamics, and large deviation theory. In turn, parts two and three explore advanced topics such as autonomous engines (engines not controlled externally) and finite speed engines, while also explaining the key concepts from recent stochastic thermodynamics theory that are involved. To fully benefit from the book, readers only need an undergraduate-level background in statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics; no background in information theory or stochastic processes is needed. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for early graduate or higher-level readers who are unfamiliar with this subject but want to keep up with the cutting-edge research in this field. In addition, the author’s vivid descriptions interspersed throughout the book will help readers grasp ‘living’ research developments and begin their own research in this field.Table of Contents
£98.99
Springer Thermodynamics For Physicists Chemists and
Book SynopsisTwo Fundamental Laws of Nature.- Thermodynamic Functions.- Equilibrium and Stability.- Simple Phase Diagrams.- Microscopic Interactions.- Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation.- Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics.
£38.94
Taylor & Francis Ltd Thermodynamics Problem Solving in Physical Chemistry
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Energy and Entropy
Book SynopsisEnergy is typically regarded as understandable, despite its multiple forms of storage and transfer. Entropy, however, is an enigma, in part because of the common view that it represents disorder. That view is flawed and hides entropy's connection with energy. In fact, macroscopic matter stores internal energy, and that matter's entropy is determined by how the energy is stored. Energy and entropy are intimately linked.Energy and Entropy: A Dynamic Duo illuminates connections between energy and entropy for students, teachers, and researchers. Conceptual understanding is emphasised where possible through examples, analogies, figures, and key points.Features: Qualitative demonstration that entropy is linked to spatial and temporal energy spreading, with equilibrium corresponding to the most equitable distribution of energy, which corresponds to maximum entropy Analysis of energy and entropy of Trade Review"In this book Leff (emer., California State Polytechnic Univ.) intertwines all aspects of energy and entropy through a plethora of subjects, from classical topics such as the Clausius inequality to the relatively new "nonequilibrium equality for free energy differences" as discussed by C. Jarzynski…The author is to be commended for engaging readers in considering the concept of energy and entropy using accessible mathematics. The strength of this book lies in the author's endeavor to create "Key Point" snippets throughout the book. These points are the cream of the crop, accentuating and demystifying important concepts, and empowering the reader to leave each chapter with essential takeaways. Though the book lacks problems and exercises at the end of each chapter, this does not diminish the value of a text that is sure to appear on the bookshelf of confirmed thermodynamicists, and will furnish a possible technical elective for upper-division students in engineering and physics. The volume can also serve as an excellent reference resource for graduate students in engineering and physics with research interests in materials science, biophysical systems, and magnetic nanoparticles in biotechnology, to name a few areas of applicability.Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals."—R. N. Laoulache, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in CHOICE November 2021 (Vol. 59 No. 3) "Not often does one have the chance to read a book that is the result of a lifetime of productive thought about an important subject, but such is the case with Harvey Leff’s Energy and Entropy. One is astounded by the depth and breadth of this book. And, what is more, Professor Leff has a deft way of appealing to various kinds of readers: professionals who want to see the mathematics and those who desire a more conceptual understanding. If you have room on your bookshelf for only one volume on thermodynamics, (and I don’t say this lightly) your choice should be Energy and Entropy." — Don S. Lemons, Professor of Physic Emeritus, Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas "Harvey Leff has used his lifelong interest and expertise in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to write a delightful monograph on the relation between energy and entropy. The author explains the relation with thoughtful explanations including detailed examples, many of which are glossed over in most thermodynamics texts. Although most of the text is intended to expand on traditional material, more advanced topics such as the Jarznski equality are also discussed. The text should be of particular interest to students who are puzzled by the many subtleties of thermodynamics and by instructors who wish to offer a deeper understanding of the subject." — Harvey Goud, Clark University "In this volume Harvey Leff has made a unique contribution by illustrating many connections between entropy and energy in a wide range of contexts, both theoretical and practical. The book begins with what is essentially a review of the laws of thermodynamics, with energy featured in connection with the first law and entropy in connection with the second. Although Leff includes the historical underpinnings of thermodynamics going back to the 19th century, he also addresses more contemporary topics such as black hole entropy, Landauer’s principle, the entropy of information and computation, and recent efforts to find violations of the second law. The book contains numerous simple but effective illustrations and graphs. A pedagogical feature that many readers will find effective is the use of “key points” that give a brief synopsis of the preceding section of text. I found that the key points often provide a bridge from one section to the next. This book is highly recommended as a learning tool for professionals and graduate students who seek a more comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment of entropy in its many forms and applications." — Andrew Rex, University of Puget Sound "Energy and Entropy: A Dynamic Duo offers many insights to many different audiences. But Leff rightly identifies "teachers of physics, chemistry, and engineering" first on his list of prospective readers. Perhaps no other group of scientists has a greater need for a conscience than those of us who teach thermodynamics… Unlike many other books on the subject, Energy and Entropy does not give its reader the impression that thermodynamics is a fully resolved product of the 19th century. Leff demonstrates that significant discoveries have been made since the contributions of Boltzmann and Gibbs. He provides an accessible introduction to the Jarzynski equality. He also traces the many discoveries that were motivated by Maxwell's demon, illustrating how statistical mechanics led to later developments in information theory… Leff is careful throughout his book to emphasize that energy and entropy are equal partners. He also refrains from treating these quantities as abstract concepts. The presentation rarely strays from a plausible experiment. Even the discussion of information theory is rooted in measurable physical quantities. My overall impression of this book can be characterized by the title of an article that Leff contributed to The Physics Teacher. The title of the article is Thermodynamics Is Easy-I've Learned It Many Times. When reading a good book on the subject, I agree. Thermodynamics can seem easy, particularly when the book is written by a scientist whose previous work has helped to clarify fundamental issues. But as I continue to grapple with the subject, I know that I will continue to find more subtle points in need of explanation. And when those future moments inevitably arrive, Energy and Entropy will be among the books to which I'll turn in order to find my conscience." — Eric Johnson, Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Mount St. Joseph University, in American Journal of Physics Vol 89, No 7 (2021). "In this book Leff (emer., California State Polytechnic Univ.) intertwines all aspects of energy and entropy through a plethora of subjects, from classical topics such as the Clausius inequality to the relatively new "nonequilibrium equality for free energy differences" as discussed by C. Jarzynski…The author is to be commended for engaging readers in considering the concept of energy and entropy using accessible mathematics. The strength of this book lies in the author's endeavor to create "Key Point" snippets throughout the book. These points are the cream of the crop, accentuating and demystifying important concepts, and empowering the reader to leave each chapter with essential takeaways. Though the book lacks problems and exercises at the end of each chapter, this does not diminish the value of a text that is sure to appear on the bookshelf of confirmed thermodynamicists, and will furnish a possible technical elective for upper-division students in engineering and physics. The volume can also serve as an excellent reference resource for graduate students in engineering and physics with research interests in materials science, biophysical systems, and magnetic nanoparticles in biotechnology, to name a few areas of applicability.Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals."—R. N. Laoulache, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in CHOICE November 2021 (Vol. 59 No. 3) "Not often does one have the chance to read a book that is the result of a lifetime of productive thought about an important subject, but such is the case with Harvey Leff’s Energy and Entropy. One is astounded by the depth and breadth of this book. And, what is more, Professor Leff has a deft way of appealing to various kinds of readers: professionals who want to see the mathematics and those who desire a more conceptual understanding. If you have room on your bookshelf for only one volume on thermodynamics, (and I don’t say this lightly) your choice should be Energy and Entropy." — Don S. Lemons, Professor of Physic Emeritus, Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas "Harvey Leff has used his lifelong interest and expertise in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to write a delightful monograph on the relation between energy and entropy. The author explains the relation with thoughtful explanations including detailed examples, many of which are glossed over in most thermodynamics texts. Although most of the text is intended to expand on traditional material, more advanced topics such as the Jarznski equality are also discussed. The text should be of particular interest to students who are puzzled by the many subtleties of thermodynamics and by instructors who wish to offer a deeper understanding of the subject." — Harvey Goud, Clark University "In this volume Harvey Leff has made a unique contribution by illustrating many connections between entropy and energy in a wide range of contexts, both theoretical and practical. The book begins with what is essentially a review of the laws of thermodynamics, with energy featured in connection with the first law and entropy in connection with the second. Although Leff includes the historical underpinnings of thermodynamics going back to the 19th century, he also addresses more contemporary topics such as black hole entropy, Landauer’s principle, the entropy of information and computation, and recent efforts to find violations of the second law. The book contains numerous simple but effective illustrations and graphs. A pedagogical feature that many readers will find effective is the use of “key points” that give a brief synopsis of the preceding section of text. I found that the key points often provide a bridge from one section to the next. This book is highly recommended as a learning tool for professionals and graduate students who seek a more comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment of entropy in its many forms and applications." — Andrew Rex, University of Puget Sound "Energy and Entropy: A Dynamic Duo offers many insights to many different audiences. But Leff rightly identifies "teachers of physics, chemistry, and engineering" first on his list of prospective readers. Perhaps no other group of scientists has a greater need for a conscience than those of us who teach thermodynamics… Unlike many other books on the subject, Energy and Entropy does not give its reader the impression that thermodynamics is a fully resolved product of the 19th century. Leff demonstrates that significant discoveries have been made since the contributions of Boltzmann and Gibbs. He provides an accessible introduction to the Jarzynski equality. He also traces the many discoveries that were motivated by Maxwell's demon, illustrating how statistical mechanics led to later developments in information theory… Leff is careful throughout his book to emphasize that energy and entropy are equal partners. He also refrains from treating these quantities as abstract concepts. The presentation rarely strays from a plausible experiment. Even the discussion of information theory is rooted in measurable physical quantities. My overall impression of this book can be characterized by the title of an article that Leff contributed to The Physics Teacher. The title of the article is Thermodynamics Is Easy-I've Learned It Many Times. When reading a good book on the subject, I agree. Thermodynamics can seem easy, particularly when the book is written by a scientist whose previous work has helped to clarify fundamental issues. But as I continue to grapple with the subject, I know that I will continue to find more subtle points in need of explanation. And when those future moments inevitably arrive, Energy and Entropy will be among the books to which I'll turn in order to find my conscience." — Eric Johnson, Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Mount St. Joseph University, in American Journal of Physics Vol 89, No 7 (2021). Table of Contents1 Energy is Universal. 2 Energy is Not Enough. 3 Entropy: Energy’s Needed Partner. 4 Gases, Solids, Polymers. 5 Radiatin and Photons. 6 Numerical Entropy. 7 Language and Philosophy of Thermodynamics. 8 Working, Heating, Cooling. 9 Sanctity of the 2nd law of Thermodynamics. 10 Reflections and Extensions. 11 Appendices: Mathematical Identities
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Energy and Entropy A Dynamic Duo
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design and Analysis of Thermal Systems
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Concise Introduction to Thermodynamics for
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Concise Introduction to Thermodynamics for Physicists
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Thermodynamics of Magnetizing Materials and
Book SynopsisThis book will help readers understand thermodynamic properties caused by magnetic fields. Providing a concise review of time independent magnetic fields, it goes on to discuss the thermodynamic properties of magnetizing materials of different shapes, and finally, the equilibrium properties of superconductors of different shapes and also of different sizes.Chapters are accompanied by problems illustrating the applications of the principles to optimize and enhance understanding. This book will be of interest to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers specializing in thermodynamics, solid state physics, magnetism, and superconductivity.Features: The first book to provide comprehensive coverage of thermodynamics in magnetic fields, only previously available, in part, in journal articles Chapters include problems and worked solutions demonstrating real questions in contemporary superconductivity, such as properties of vTrade Review"Kozhevinkov’s book is a succinct and delightfully clear exposition of the fundamental thermodynamic principles underlying magnetic and superconducting materials. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems augmented by worked solutions, which will make the book very suitable for anyone trying to get to grips with this notoriously thorny subject." — Prof. Stephen Blundell, Department of Physics, University of Oxford "The book of Professor Kozhevnikov covers an important chapter of thermodynamics, which is largely underrepresented in the literature. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first monograph which consistently expounds the concepts of thermodynamics of materials in magnetic fields. In particular, it comprehensively addresses an issue of a demagnetizing factor and the forms of thermodynamic potentials appropriate for different sample/field configurations. Significant part of the book is devoted to the superconductivity. It is distinguished in in-depth discussions of not well-covered subjects, such as the intermediate state in type-I superconductors and magnetic properties of type-II materials with non-zero demagnetizing factor. In the first chapter (Elements of magnetostatics in magnetizing media), the author discusses latest achievements in the studies of superconductivity made possible due to the most advanced methods of magnetometry, such as the muon spin rotation spectroscopy. These achievements include (but not limited to) a novel explanation of nucleation of superconductivity at high magnetic field and direct measurements of the field intensity H in type-I superconductors. The book is written in a clear language without mathematical excesses but with an emphasis on the physical meaning of the concepts covered. To illustrate these concepts, all chapters are accompanied by original problems with solutions. This book will definitely appeal to students and instructors/ researchers in Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, and Electrical Engineering Departments. It can be used as a supplementary text in variety of courses, e.g., thermodynamics, electromagnetism, physics of condensed matter, superconductivity, and statistical physics." — Michail Raikh, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 2019 Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Magnetic Fields in Regular Matter. 2. Thermodynamic Potentials In Magnetic Fields. 3. Diamagnetism in Superconductors. 4. Concluding remarks.
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Cambridge University Press The Concepts of Classical Thermodynamics
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Cambridge University Press Equilibrium Thermodynamics
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Cambridge University Press Chaos Scattering and Statistical Mechanics 9 Cambridge Nonlinear Science Series Series Number 9
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Cambridge University Press The Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Continua
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Cambridge University Press Thermodynamic Formalism
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