A New Perspective on Thermodynamics

Dr. Bernard H. Lavenda has written A New Perspective on Thermodynamics to combine an old look at thermodynamics with a new foundation. The book presents a historical perspective, which unravels the current presentation of thermodynamics found in standard texts, and which emphasizes the fundamental r...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lavenda, Bernard H. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edición:1st ed. 2010.
Temas:
Probabilities.
Mechanics, Applied.
Thermodynamics.
Energy policy.
Energy and state.
Electric power production.
Probability Theory.
Engineering Mechanics.
Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
Electrical Power Engineering.
Mechanical Power Engineering.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Predecessors of Carnot
  • Thermodynamics from Carnot to Clausius and Kelvin
  • Thermodynamics in a Carnot Equation
  • Equivalence of First and Second Laws
  • Work from Nonequilibrium Systems
  • Nonextensive Thermodynamics.

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