Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics : an introduction for physicists and engineers /

This course text provides an accessible introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, at a level that is suitable for both physics and engineering majors. Concepts are approached in a pedagogical way, using precise language, clear explanations and discussions of how the ideas developed o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Zain, Samya (Autor), Whitney, Joshua F. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) : IOP Publishing, [2021]
Colección:IOP (Series). Release 21.
IOP ebooks. 2021 collection.
Temas:
Thermodynamics.
Statistical mechanics.
Statistical thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics & heat.
SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • section I. Classical thermodynamics. 1. Introduction and background
  • 1.1. Thermodynamics : what is it all about?
  • 1.2. Thermodynamics : a very brief introduction
  • 1.3. Dimensions and units
  • 1.4. Thermodynamic systems
  • 1.5. Temperature
  • 1.6. Temperature scales
  • 1.7. Zeroth law of thermodynamics
  • 1.8. Thermal expansion
  • 1.9. Pressure
  • 2. Basic ideas of thermodynamics
  • 2.1. Scope of thermodynamics
  • 2.2. Thermodynamic processes
  • 2.3. State properties of a system
  • 2.4. Energy
  • 2.5. The story of thermodynamics
  • 2.6. Temperature, heat, and work
  • 2.7. Defining work done' in thermodynamics
  • 2.8. Defining heat transfer
  • 2.9. Choosing an appropriate system
  • 3. State properties of systems
  • 3.1. Thermodynamic state of a system
  • 3.2. Heat capacity and specific heat
  • 3.3. Specific heat capacity
  • 3.4. Latent heat of transformation
  • 3.5. Enthalpy
  • 3.6. Determining energy ([delta]U) and enthalpy ([delta]H)
  • 4. The ideal gas
  • 4.1. Experimental gas laws
  • 4.2. The ideal gas
  • 4.3. Microscopic model of ideal gas
  • 4.4. State properties of an ideal gas
  • 4.5. Various processes ideal gas can undergo
  • 4.6. Summary
  • 5. Second and Third laws of thermodynamics
  • 5.1. The Second law of thermodynamics
  • 5.2. Officially defining entropy
  • 5.3. Entropy as a property of state for an ideal gas
  • 5.4. Thermodynamic identity
  • 5.5. Third law of thermodynamics
  • 5.6. Finally ...
  • 6. Application of the laws of thermodynamics
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Thermodynamic cycles
  • 6.3. Heat-transfer-to-power cycles
  • 6.4. Carnot cycle
  • 6.5. Fuels and combustion processes
  • 7. Work-to-heat transfer cycle
  • 7.1. Work-to-heat transfer cycles
  • 7.2. A refrigerator
  • 7.3. Air conditioning systems
  • 7.4. Icemaker and ice generator
  • 7.5. Geothermal heat pumps
  • 8. Heat transfer-to-power cycle I
  • 8.1. Heat transfer-to-power cycle
  • 8.2. Otto engine cycle
  • 8.3. Diesel engine
  • 8.4. The ideal cycle for a gas-turbine engine : Brayton cycle
  • 9. Heat transfer-to-power cycle II
  • 9.1. Stirling engines
  • 9.2. Ericsson cycle
  • 9.3. Rankine cycle
  • 9.4. Steam power plant
  • 9.5. Comparing engines
  • 10. Chemical thermodynamics
  • 10.1. Substances and phases of matter
  • 10.2. Equilibrium states of systems
  • 10.3. Thermodynamic potentials
  • 10.4. Change in Helmholtz energy ([delta]F) and Gibbs free energy ([delta]G)
  • 10.5. Thermodynamic potentials and chemical reactions
  • 10.6. Practical application of chemical thermodynamics
  • section II. Statistical thermodynamics. 11. Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics
  • 11.1. Types of mechanics
  • 11.2. Development of statistical thermodynamics
  • 11.3. Statistical description of physical systems
  • 11.4. Description of a system in statistical mechanics
  • 11.5. Statistical entropy
  • 12. Formalisms in statistical mechanics
  • 12.1. Main ideas in statistical physics
  • 12.2. Formalisms in statistical mechanics
  • 12.3. Steps toward statistical descriptions of the macrostate
  • 13. Some applications of statistical mechanics
  • 13.1. Quantum statistical solids
  • 13.2. Quantum statistical fluids.

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