Thermodynamics and heat Books
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Springer Statistical Physics
Book SynopsisIn this revised and enlarged second edition, Tony Guénault provides a clear and refreshingly readable introduction to statistical physics. The treatment itself is self-contained and concentrates on an understanding of the physical ideas, without requiring a high level of mathematical sophistication.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the second edition: "This is an introductory level textbook on the basics of statistical physics. … it is an easy-to-read textbook, suited for bachelor students who want to learn the basics of statistical physics by themselves." (Jacques Tempere, Physicalia Magazine, Vol. 30 (4), 2008)Table of ContentsPreface 1: Basic Ideas. 1.1. The Macrostate. 1.2. Microstates. 1.3. The Average Postulate. 1.4. Distributions. 1.5. The Statistical method in Outline. 1.6. A Model Example. 1.7. Statistical Entropy and Microstates. 1.8 Summary. 2: Distinguishable Particles. 2.1. The Thermal Equilibrium Distribution. 2.2. What are a and ß? 2.3. A Statistical Definition of Temperature. 2.4. The Boltzman Distribution and the Partition Function. 2.5. Calculation of Thermodynamic Functions. 2.6. Summary. 3: Two Examples. 3.1. A spin-½ Solid. 3.2. Localized harmonic Oscillators. 3.3. Summary. 4: Gases: The Density of States. 4.1. Fitting waves into boxes. 4.2. Other Information for Statistical Physics. 4.3. An Example – Helium Gas. 4.4. Summary 5: Gases: The Distributions. 5.1. Distribution in groups. 5.2. Identical Particles – Fermions and Bosons. 5.3. Counting Microstates for Gases. 5.4. The Three Distributions. 5.5. Summary. 6: Maxwell-Boltzmann Gases. 6.1. The validity of the Maxwell-Boltzmann Limit. 6.2. The Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution of Speeds. 6.3. The Connection to Thermodynamics. 6.4. Summary. 7: Diatomic Gases. 7.1. Energy Contributions in Diatomic Gases. 7.2. Heat Capacity of a Diatomic Gas. 7.3. The Heat Capacity of Hydrogen. 7.4. Summary. 8: Fermi-Dirac Gases. 8.1. Properties of an Ideal Fermi-Dirac Gas. 8.2. Application to Metals. 8.3. Application to Helium-3. 8.4. Summary. 9: Bose-Einstein Gases. 9.1. Properties of an Ideal Bose-Einstein Gas. 9.2. Application to Helium-4. 9.3. Phoney Bosons. 9.4. A Note about Cold Atoms. 9.5. Summary. 10: Entropy in Other Situations. 10.1. Entropy and Disorder. 10.2. An Assembly at Fixed Temperature. 10.3. Vacancies in Solids. 11: Phase Transitions. 11.1. Types of Phase Transition. 11.2. Ferromagnetism of a spin-½ Solid. 11.3. Real Ferromagnetic Materials. 11.4. Order-Disorder Transformations in Alloys. 12: Two New Ideas. 12.1. Statistics or Dynamics. 12.2. Ensembles – a LargerView. 13: Chemical Thermodynamics. 13.1. Chemical Potential Revisited. 13.2. The Grand Canonical Ensemble. 13.3. Ideal Gases in the Grand Ensemble. 13.4. Mixed Systems and Chemical Reactions. 14: Dealing with Interactions. 14.1. Electrons in Metals. 14.2. Liquid Helium-3: a Fermi Liquid. 14.3. Liquid Helium-4: a Bose Liquid? 14.4. Real Imperfect Gases. 15: Statistics under Extreme Conditions. 15.1. Superfluid States in Fermi-Dirac Systems. 15.2. Statistics in Astrophysical Systems. Appendix A – Some Elementary Counting Problems Appendix B – Some Problems with Large Numbers Appendix C – Some Useful Integrals Appendix D – Some Useful Constants Appendix E – Exercises Appendix F – Answers to Exercises Index
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Springer New York Compendium of Theoretical Physics
Book SynopsisThe Compendium of Theoretical Physics contains the canonical curriculum of theoretical physics. From classical mechanics over electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and statistical physics/thermodynamics, all topics are treated axiomatic-deductively and confimed by exercises, solutions and short summaries.Table of ContentsPreface.- List of Applications.- 1.Mechanics: Newtonian Mechanics.- Lagrangian Mechanics.- Hamiltonian Mechanics.- Motion of Rigid Bodies.- Central Forces.- Relativistic Mechanics.- 2. Electrodynamics: Formalism of Electrodynamics.- Solutions of Maxwell’s Equations in the Form of Potentials.- Lorentz Covariant Formulation of Electrodynamics.- Radiation Theory.- Time-Independent Electrodynamics.- Electrodynamics in Matter.- Electromagnetic Waves.- Lagrange Formalism in Electrodynamics.- 3. Quantum Mechanics: Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics.- Formulation of Quantum Theory.- One-Dimensional Systems.- Quantum Mechanical Angular Momenta.- Schrödinger Equation in Three Dimensions.- Electromagnetic Interactions.- Perturbation Theory and Real Hydrogen Atom.- Atomic Transitions.- N-Particle Systems.- Scattering Theory.- 4. Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics: Foundations of Statistical Physics.- Ensemble Theory I: Microcanonical Ensemble and Entropy.- Ensemble Theory II: Canonical and Grand Canonical Ensemble.- Entropy and Information Theory.- Thermodynamics.- Classical Maxwell-Boltzmann Statistics.- Quantum Statistics.- Appendix A: Mathematical Appendix.- Appendix B: Literature List.- Index
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Springer Schlieren and Shadowgraph Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer
Book SynopsisOptical Methods - an Overview.- Laser Schlieren and Shadowgraph.- Rainbow Schlieren.- Principles of Tomography.- Validation Studies.- Closure.Table of ContentsOptical Methods - an Overview.- Laser Schlieren and Shadowgraph.- Rainbow Schlieren.- Principles of Tomography.- Validation Studies.- Closure.
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Brown Walker Press (FL) Thermodynamique: Principes et Applications
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Momentum Press An Introduction to Quantum Communication
Book SynopsisQuantum mechanics is the most successful theory for describing the micro-world of photons, atoms, and their aggregates. It is behind much of the successes of the modern technology. It has deep philosophical implications to the fundamental nature of material reality. A few decades ago it was also realized that it is connected to the computer science and information theory. With this understanding was born the new disciplines of quantum computing and quantum communication. This book introduces the very exciting area of quantum communication which lies at the intersection of quantum mechanics, information theory, and atomic physics. The relevant concepts of these disciplines are explained and their implication for the task of unbreakably secure communication is elucidated. Mathematical formulation of various approaches are explained and attempt has been made to keep the exposition self-contained.
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WWW.Snowballpublishing.com Thermodynamics
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NY Research Press Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering
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Clanrye International Thermal Engineering
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Larsen and Keller Education Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
£100.35
Murphy & Moore Publishing Heat and Mass Transfer
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Paragon Publishing Solutions of Problems in The Exergy Method of Thermal Plant Analysis
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Paragon Publishing The Exergy Method of Thermal Plant Analysis
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Paragon Publishing The Exergy Method of Thermal Plant Analysis
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Central West Publishing Thermodynamics and Exergy Analysis for Engineers
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Entropy and the Tao of Counting: A Brief
Book SynopsisThis book provides a complete and accurate atomic level statistical mechanical explanation of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. It assumes only a basic knowledge of mechanics and requires no knowledge of calculus. The treatment uses primarily geometric arguments and college level algebra. Quantitative examples are given at each stage to buttress physical understanding. This text is of benefit to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as educators and researchers in the physical sciences (whether or not they have taken a thermodynamics course) who want to understand or teach the atomic/molecular origins of entropy and the second law. It is particularly aimed at those who, due to insufficient mathematical background or because of their area of study, are not going to take a traditional statistical mechanics course.Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fundamentals of Meteorology
Book SynopsisThis book is dedicated to the atmosphere of our planet, and discusses historical and contemporary achievements in meteorological science and technology for the betterment of society. The book explores many significant atmospheric phenomena and physical processes from the local to global scale, as well as from the perspective of short and long-term time scales, and links these processes to various applications in other scientific disciplines with linkages to meteorology. In addition to addressing general topics such as climate system dynamics and climate change, the book also discusses atmospheric boundary layer, atmospheric waves, atmospheric chemistry, optics/photometeors, electricity, atmospheric modeling and numeric weather prediction. Through its interdisciplinary approach, the book will be of interest to researchers, students and academics in meteorology and atmospheric science, environmental physics, climate change dynamics, air pollution and human health impacts of atmospheric aerosols. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2-Meteorology as the science.- Chapter 3-Historical background.- Chapter 4-Atmospheric structure and composition.- Chapter 5-Energy and radiation.- Chapter 6-The basics of atmospheric thermodynamics. Chapter 7-Air temperature.- Chapter 8-Atmospheric static.- Chapter 9-Atmospheric moisture.- Chapter 10-Clouds and precipitation.- Chapter 11-Air pressure and wind.- Chapter 12-Atmospheric motion.- Chapter 13-Atmospheric waves.- Chapter 14-Planetary boundary layer.- Chapter 15-General atmospheric circulation.- Chapter 16-Air masses and fronts.- Chapter 17-Cyclones and anticyclones.- Chapter 18-Tropical cyclones.- Chapter 19-Thunderstorms and tornadoes.- Chapter 20-Meteorological hazards.- Chapter 21-Atmospheric optical phenomena.- Chapter 22-Atmospheric chemistry.- Chapter 23-Weather forecast.- Chapter 24-Climate system and climate change.- Chapter 25-Earth and planetary observation and monitoring.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Making Sense of Statistical Mechanics
Book SynopsisMany people, including physicists, are confused about what the Second Law of thermodynamics really means, about how it relates to the arrow of time, and about whether it can be derived from classical mechanics. They also wonder what entropy really is: Is it all about information? But, if so, then, what is its relation to fluxes of heat?One might ask similar questions about probabilities: Do they express subjective judgments by us, humans, or do they reflect facts about the world, i.e. frequencies. And what notion of probability is used in the natural sciences, in particular statistical mechanics?This book addresses all of these questions in the clear and pedagogical style for which the author is known. Although valuable as accompaniment to an undergraduate course on statistical mechanics or thermodynamics, it is not a standard course book. Instead it addresses both the essentials and the many subtle questions that are usually brushed under the carpet in such courses. As one of the most lucid accounts of the above questions, it provides enlightening reading for all those seeking answers, including students, lecturers, researchers and philosophers of science.Table of ContentsWhat We Need from Thermodynamics.- What Are Probabilities?.- Dynamical Systems.- Statistical Mechanics 1 : The Nature of Equilibrium.- Statistical Mechanics 2: Irreversibility.- Demystifying Entropy.- Comparison with Quantum Mechanics.
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Springer Stochastic Thermodynamic Treatment of Thermal
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Introduction to Optimal Mass Transport.- Chapter 2: Introduction to Stochastic Thermodynamics.- Chapter 3: Stochastic thermodynamic systems subject to anisotropic fluctuations.- Chapter 4: Energy harvesting from anisotropic temperature fields.- Chapter 5: Minimal entropy production in anisotropic temperature fields.- Chapter 6: Application: thermodynamic engine powered by anisotropic fluctuations.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.
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Springer Statistical Mechanics for Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Book SynopsisMechanics and Dynamics of Quantum Systems.- Statistical Mechanics: Basic Principles.- Statistical Mechanics: Application to Chemical Thermodynamics.- Statistical Mechanics: Application to Chemical Kinetics.- Appendix.
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Springer Maximum Power and its Philosophical Roots
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Energy in the History of Science and Philosophy.- The Historical Roots of Maximum Power.- Lotka and the Principle of Maximum Energy Flux.- Odum and the Synthesis of Power.- Nietzsche's Will to Power.- Odum and Nietzsche: Parallel, Differences, and Implications.- Conclusion.
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De Gruyter Thermodynamics of Biological Processes
Table of ContentsFrontmatter -- List of authors -- Preface -- Contents -- I. General Problems of Biological Thermodynamics -- Introduction -- Application of the Concepts of Classical Thermodynamics in Biology -- The Second Law, Negentropy, Thermodynamics of Linear Irreversible Processes -- Formalism of Non-Equilibrium Phenomenolagical Thermodynamics -- II. Qualitative Phenomenological Theory of the Development of Organisms -- Introduction -- Experimental Basis for Qualitative Phenomenological Theory of Development -- Theoretical Basis for a Qualitative Phenomenological Theory of Development -- Stochastic Consideration of Constitutive Processes and of the Evolution Criterion -- Strengthened Evolution Criterion in Developmental Biology -- III. Quantitative Phenomenological Theory of Development of Organisms -- Introduction -- Non-Linear Phenomenological Equations -- Differential Equations of Developmental Biology -- Computer Analysis of Non-Linear Growth Equations -- Modern Theories Concerning the Growth Equations -- IV. Heat Production of Living Systems -- Introduction -- Heat Production in Life Processes -- The Change of ?? the Function During the Growth of Microbial Cultures -- Changes of ?? and ?? Functions During Oogenesis of Xenopus Laevis -- Heat Production and Respiration During Development and Growth of two Insects -- Heat Production and Respiration of Axolotle at the Early Stages of Growth -- Relationship Between Heat Production and Body Weight in Growing Organisms -- V. Some Problems of Energetics of Developmental Processes -- Introduction -- Changes in Mitochondria During Development and Growth of Animals -- The Role of Mitochondria in Regulation of Respiration During Oogenesis -- The Energetics of Regeneration Processes -- VI. Dissipative Structures -- Introduction -- Review of the Theory of Dissipative Structures -- Stationary Dissipative Structures -- Dynamic Dissipative Structures -- Dissipative Structures and ?? Function -- The Role of Cyclization of Free Energy in Bio-Physico-Chemical Processes -- VII. Probability State and Orderliness of Biological Systems -- Introduction -- Possible Mechanism of the Origin of Bacteria -- Direction of the Evolutionary Progress of Organisms -- Criterion of Orderliness and some Problems of Taxonomy -- The Questions of Non-Linearity for Using Criterion of Orderliness -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Index -- Backmatter
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De Gruyter Chemische Thermodynamik
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Bioinspired Engineering of Thermal Materials
Book SynopsisA comprehensive overview and summary of recent achievements and the latest trends in bioinspired thermal materials. Following an introduction to different thermal materials and their effective heat transfer to other materials, the text discusses heat detection materials that are inspired by biological systems, such as fire beetles and butterflies. There then follow descriptions of materials with thermal management functionality, including those for evaporation and condensation, heat transfer and thermal insulation materials, as modeled on snake skins, polar bears and fire-resistant trees. A discussion of thermoresponsive materials with thermally switchable surfaces and controllable nanochannels as well as those with high thermal conductivity and piezoelectric sensors is rounded off by a look toward future trends in the bioinspired engineering of thermal materials. Straightforward and well structured, this is an essential reference for newcomers as well as experienced researchers in this exciting field.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Thermal Properties of Materials 1 Rui Feng and Chengyi Song 1.1 Conventional Macroscale Heat Transfer 1 1.1.1 Normalization 2 1.1.2 Thermal Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium 2 1.1.3 Integral Structural Heat Transfer 3 1.1.4 Control Volume and Interface 4 1.1.5 Conduction in Single and Multiphase Medium 6 1.1.5.1 Single-phase Medium 6 1.1.5.2 Multiphase Composite Medium 6 1.1.6 Heat Capacity 8 1.1.7 Phase Change 9 1.2 Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer 10 1.2.1 Micro/Nanoscale Heat Carriers 10 1.2.2 Nanoscale Thermal Dynamic Theory via Boltzmann Equation 13 1.2.3 Molecular Dynamics Calculation 15 1.2.4 Photothermal Effect via SPR Heating 16 1.3 Bioinspired Thermal Materials 17 1.3.1 Bioinspired Thermal Materials for Heat Conduction 17 1.3.2 Bioinspired Materials for Thermal Storage 18 1.3.3 Bioinspired Thermal Detection 19 1.3.4 Bioinpsired Materials for Energy Conversion 19 1.4 Perspective and Outlook 20 Acknowledgments 21 References 21 2 The Engineering History of Thermal Materials 25 Mohammed T. Ababneh 2.1 Introduction 25 2.2 Engineering History of Thermal Materials 25 2.2.1 Thermal Conductivity 25 2.2.2 Development of Materials with High Thermal Conductivity 27 2.3 Engineering Applications with Bioinspired Thermal Materials 33 2.3.1 Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces 33 2.3.2 Dropwise Condensation 34 2.3.3 Heat Pipes 37 2.4 Bioinspired Multiscale Wicks 38 2.5 Hybrid Superhydrophilic/Superhydrophobic Wicks 40 2.6 Flexible Heat Pipes with Integrated Bioinspired Design 42 References 44 3 Bioinspired Surfaces for Enhanced Boiling 47 Yangying Zhu, Dion S. Antao, and Evelyn N. Wang 3.1 Introduction 47 3.2 Bioinspired Surfaces for Boiling 49 3.3 Surface-Structure-Enhanced Pool Boiling 52 3.4 Biphilic and Biconductive Surface-Enhanced Boiling 55 3.5 Surfactant-Enhanced Pool Boiling 59 3.6 Flow Boiling 62 3.7 Conclusions and Outlook 66 Acknowledgments 67 References 67 4 Bioinspired Materials in Evaporation 73 Yanming Liu and Chengyi Song 4.1 Introduction 73 4.2 What Is Evaporation? 74 4.2.1 Theoretical Models of Evaporation via Bulk Heating or Interfacial Heating 74 4.2.2 Examples of Bulk Heating and Interfacial Heating 76 4.3 Bioinspired Materials in Evaporation 80 4.3.1 Bioinspired Enhancing of Evaporation Rate via Interfacial Localized Heating 81 4.3.2 Skin-Mimic Evaporative Cooling System 86 4.3.3 Application of Bioinspired Materials in Evaporation 88 4.3.3.1 Distillation 88 4.3.3.2 Sterilization 89 4.3.3.3 Desalination 91 4.3.3.4 Wastewater Treatment 92 4.3.3.5 Electronics Cooling System 94 4.4 Summary and Perspectives 95 Acknowledgments 96 References 96 5 Bioinspired Engineering of Photothermal Materials 99 Wang Zhang and Junlong Tian 5.1 Antireflection and Photothermal Biomaterials 99 5.1.1 Nipple Arrays Antireflection Biomaterials 100 5.1.2 Protuberances Arrays Antireflection Biomaterials 101 5.1.3 Triangular Roof-Type Antireflection and Photothermal Materials 103 5.2 Bioinspired Photothermal Materials 105 5.2.1 Bioinspired Photothermal Materials Synthesis Approach 106 5.2.2 Bioinspired Metal–Semiconductor Photothermal Materials 106 5.2.3 Bioinspired Carbon-Matrix Metal Functional Materials 116 References 122 6 Bioinspired Microfluidic Cooling 129 Charlie Wasyl Katrycz and Benjamin D. Hatton 6.1 Introduction 129 6.2 Biological Heat Exchange 131 6.3 Wearable Fluidics 132 6.3.1 Liquid Cooling Garments 132 6.3.2 Head Cooling 134 6.3.3 Wearable Microfluidics 136 6.4 Fluidic-Based Windows and Facades for Buildings 136 6.4.1 Thermal Storage in Fluidic Layers 139 6.4.2 Forced Convection for Thermal Control 140 6.4.3 One-Dimensional Steady-State Heat Transfer Model 142 6.4.4 Fluidic Networks for Adaptive Windows 143 6.5 Fabrication Methods for Large-Area Fluidic Networks 145 6.5.1 3D Printing 145 6.5.2 Radio Frequency Welding 147 6.5.3 CNC Milling 148 6.5.4 Micro Molding 148 6.5.5 Viscous Fingering 150 6.6 Summary 153 References 153 7 Thermal Emissivity: Basics, Measurement, and Biological Examples 159 Lars Olof Björn and Annica M. Nilsson 7.1 Terminology 159 7.2 Basic Radiation Laws 160 7.3 Direct Emissivity Measurements 160 7.4 Kirchhoff’s Law 161 7.5 Measurements Using Kirchhoff’s Law 162 7.6 Attenuated Total Reflectance 164 7.7 Ways to Determine Hemispherical Emissivity 165 7.8 Specular and Diffuse Reflectance 166 7.9 Problems with Sample Shape 168 7.10 Remote Sensing from Aircraft or Satellites 168 7.11 Examples of Emissivity Determinations of Biological Samples 168 References 171 8 Bioinspired Thermal Detection 175 Zhen Luo and Wen Shang 8.1 Introduction 175 8.2 Thermal Detection 176 8.2.1 Invasive Thermal Detection 177 8.2.1.1 Thermometers 177 8.2.1.2 Thermocouple 178 8.2.1.3 Thermistors 179 8.2.2 Noninvasive Thermal Detection 179 8.2.2.1 Electron or Molecule Excitation-Based Noninvasive Thermal Detection 179 8.2.2.2 Noninvasive Thermal Detection Based on the Change of Other Physical Properties 180 8.3 Bioinspired Thermal Detection 181 8.3.1 Thermal Detection by Direct Use of Biological Materials 181 8.3.1.1 Bimaterials Combining Biological Materials and Thermal Materials 181 8.3.1.2 Temperature-Dependent Photoluminescence (PL) Sensor 182 8.3.1.3 Biomolecule Thermosensors 183 8.3.2 Thermal Detection Inspired by Biological Structures that Might Not Be Related to Thermal Function of Biological Systems 187 8.3.3 Thermal Detection Inspired by the Thermal Function of Biological Systems 189 8.3.3.1 Thermosensitive Biological Polymers 189 8.3.3.2 Thermal Detection Inspired by Skin 189 8.3.4 Application of Bioinspired Thermal Detection 193 8.4 Perspectives 195 References 197 9 Bioinspired Thermal Insulation and Storage Materials 201 Peng Tao and Dominic J. McCafferty 9.1 Introduction to Thermal Insulation Materials 201 9.1.1 Introduction 201 9.1.2 Fundamentals of Thermal Insulation 202 9.2 Engineering of Thermal Insulation Materials 204 9.2.1 Conventional Thermal Insulation Materials 204 9.2.2 Advanced Thermal Insulation Materials 206 9.2.3 Application of Thermal Insulation Materials 208 9.2.3.1 Thermal Insulation for Buildings 208 9.2.3.2 Thermal Insulation for Spacecraft 208 9.2.3.3 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems 210 9.2.3.4 Thermal Insulation for Textile Industries 210 9.3 Bioinspired Thermal Insulation and Storage Materials 211 9.3.1 Biological Thermal Insulation 211 9.3.1.1 Fat and Blubber 211 9.3.1.2 Feathers and Plumage 212 9.3.1.3 Hair, Fur and Wool 212 9.3.1.4 Heat Transfer Processes in Animal Coats 212 9.3.2 Advanced Thermal Insulation Materials Inspired by Animals 214 9.3.3 Thermal Storage Inspired by Black Butterflies 216 9.4 Summary and Outlook 219 Acknowledgments 219 References 219 10 Bioinspired Icephobicity 225 Ri li 10.1 Icing Nucleation of Sessile Drops 226 10.2 Literature Review – Icing of Water Drops on Surfaces 230 10.3 Icing of Stationary Water Drops 231 10.4 Icing of Water Drops Impacting Surfaces 235 References 238 Index 241
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Basic Theoretical Physics: A Concise Overview
Book SynopsisThis concise treatment embraces, in four parts, all the main aspects of theoretical physics. Recent topics such as holography and quantum cryptography are included. The book summarizes what a graduate student, physicist working in industry, or a physics teacher should master during his or her degree course. It will also be useful for deepening one’s insight and it adds new dimensions to understanding of these elemental concepts.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "A comprehensive work covering the material that graduate students in physics typically would study in preparing for doctoral candidacy examinations. … This book would be very useful for self-study by motivated students, or for preparation for candidacy exams. … Practicing physicists may find that the brief, accessible treatments of many topics will earn this book a place on a convenient bookshelf. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (M. C. Ogilvie, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (7), 2008) "The book, written by two … ‘working physicists’, contains what the authors regard as being ‘basic knowledge’ in the standard courses of theoretical physics (yet) held at German Universities. … is primarily intended to cover the ‘Basic Theoretical Physics’ in a single and handy volume. … Hence, the book should be considered as being a kind of ‘compendium’ of … formulas used in theoretical physics where the formulas are filled in between with some remarks." (Jürgen Tolksdorf, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1134 (12), 2008)Table of ContentsFrom the contents: Part I: Mechanics and Aspects of Relativity.- Space and Time.- Force and Mass.- Basic tasks of Mechanics for one-dimensional motions.-The damped and driven harmonic oscillator.- The three fundamental conservation laws.- Motion in central force fields.- The Rutherford scattering cross section.- Lagrange formalism I : The Lagrangian and the Hamiltonian.- Relativity I: Einstein's principle of the shortest proper time and Hamilton's principle of least-action momentum.- Coupled small oscillations.- Rigid bodies.- Remarks on non-integrable systems.- Lagrange formalism II: Constraints.- Accelerated reference frames.- Relativity II: E=mc².- Part II: Electrodynamics and aspects of optics.- Opening: Literature, internet, contents, purpose.- Introduction: units and (mathematical) prelimaries.- Electrostatics and magnetostatics.- Magnetic field of steady electric currents.- The general Maxwell equations I: Faraday's 'law of induction.- Maxwell's displacement current.- The general Maxwell equations II: Electromagnetic waves.- Applications of the electrodynamics in the field of optics.- Conclusion.- Part III: Quantum mechanics.- Introductory remarks.- References and internet.- On the history of quantum mechanics.- Quantum mechanics: Foundations.- One-dimensional problems.- The harmonic oscillator in the wave mechanics.- The hydrogen atom in the wave mechanics.- Abstract quantum mechanics (algebraic methods).- Spin momentum and Pauli's principle (the spin-statistics theorem).- Spin-orbit interaction.- The minimisation principle of Ritz.- Schrödinger's perturbation theory for the statics.- Time-dependent perturbations.- Magnetism as an essentially quantum-mechanical phenomenon.- Cooper pairs.- On the interpretation of quantum mechanics.- Conclusion: Repetition and summary on the history of quantum mechanics.- Looking back and looking forward.- Appendix: On cryptography and quantum cryptography.- Part IV: Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics.- Introductionand overview.- Phenomenological thermodynamics: Temperature and heat.- The fundamental theorems I and II.- Phase transitions, van der Waals theory and related problems.- Kinetic gas theory.- Statistical Physics.- From quantum statistics to the classical statistical physics.- Deepening of the fundamental theorem II.- Shannon's information entropy.- The set of canonical ensembles in the phenomenological thermodynamics.- The relation of Clausius and Clapeyron.- Generation of low and ultralow temperatures, and the fundamental theorem III.- General statistical physics (formal completion): The statistical operator and the trace formalism.- Ideal Bose and Fermi gases.- Applications I.- Applications II.- Conclusion
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Modelling Hot Deformation of Steels: An Approach to Understanding and Behaviour
Book SynopsisComputer Aided Engineering may be defined as an approach to solving tech nological problems in which most or all of the steps involved are automated through the use of computers, data bases and mathematical models. The success of this ap proach, considering hot forming, is tied very directly to an understanding of material behaviour when subjected to deformation at high temperatures. There is general agreement among engineers that not enough is known about that topic -and this gave the initial impetus for the project described in the present study. The authors secured a research grant from NATO (Special Research Grant #390/83) with a mandate to study the "State-of-the-Art of Controlled Rolling". What follows is the result of that study. There are five chapters in this Monograph. The first one, entitled "State-of-the Art of Controlled Rolling" discusses industrial and laboratory practices and research designed to aid in the development of microalloyed steels of superior quality. Follow ing this is the chapter "Methods of Determining Stress-Strain Curves at Elevated Temperatures". The central concern here is the material's resistance to deformation or in other words, its flow strength, the knowledge of which is absolutely essential for the efficient and economical utilization of the computers controlling the rolling process.Table of Contents1 State-of-the-Art of Controlled Rolling.- 2 Methods of Determining Stress-Strain Curves at Elevated Temperatures.- 3 Metallurgical Study of the Hot Upsetting of 1035 Steel.- 4 Computer-Aided Analysis and Modelling of Plastic Behaviour of Steels at Elevated Temperatures.- 5 Mapping Dynamic Material Behaviour.- Appendix Flow Curves of Microalloyed Steels.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Flow Curves of Steel #1.- 3. Flow Curves of Steel #2.- 4. References.- Author Index.
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LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics
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Éditions universitaires européennes Etude des interactions moléculaires dans des mélanges de médicaments
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Verlag Unser Wissen Nutzung Der Abwärme Von Kältemaschinen
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Our Knowledge Publishing Recovery of Waste Heat from Refrigeration Machines
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Edizioni Sapienza Recupero del Calore Di Scarto Dalle Macchine Frigorifere
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Wydawnictwo Nasza Wiedza Odzyskiwanie Ciepla Odpadowego Z UrzAdzeN Chlodniczych
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Edições Nosso Conhecimento Recuperação Do Calor Residual Das Máquinas de Refrigeração
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Verlag Unser Wissen Eine Einführung in das Phänomen der Supraleitung
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Editions Notre Savoir Introduction au phénomène de la supraconductivité
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Edições Nosso Conhecimento Uma introdução ao fenómeno da supercondutividade
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Edizioni Sapienza Introduzione al fenomeno della superconduttività
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KS Omniscriptum Publishing 160
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LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Enhancement of Heat Transfer in Solar Air Heater
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Éditions universitaires européennes Exercices et Problèmes corrigés de Thermodynamique
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Éditions universitaires européennes Les Cocristaux du Métronidazole
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Éditions universitaires européennes Notion fondamentale de la Thermodynamique
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Éditions universitaires européennes Elément de la thermodynamique appliquée
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Edições Nosso Conhecimento Utilização de misturas de DiMetil CarbonatoDiesel em motores de combustão interna
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Editions Notre Savoir Utilisation de mélanges de diéthylcarbonate et de diesel dans un moteur à combustion interne
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Verlag Unser Wissen Verwendung von DiMethylcarbonatDieselGemischen in DieselOttoMotoren
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