This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental formalism with some attention given to its history; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program - these chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book from biological, engineering and atmospheric systems. Each chapter contains a bibliography and numerous examples and exercises. An accompanying web site will provide students with information and links to data sources and other thermodynamics-related sites, and instructors will be able to download complete solutions to exercises.
The Formalism of Modern Thermodynamics
Basic Concepts and the Laws of Gases p. 3
The First Law of Thermodynamics p. 49
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Arrow of Time p. 97
Entropy in the Realm of Chemical Reactions p. 141
Extremum Principles and General Thermodynamic Relations p. 163
Applications: Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Systems
Basic Thermodynamics of Gases, Liquids and Solids p. 195
Thermodynamics of Phase Change p. 215
Thermodynamics of Solutions p. 239
Thermodynamics of Chemical Transformations p. 265
Fields and Internal Degrees of Freedom p. 305
Introduction to Nonequilibrium Systems p. 327
Additional Topics
Thermodynamics of Radiation p. 361
Biological Systems p. 379
Thermodynamics of Small Systems p. 411
Classical Stability Theory p. 433
Critical Phenomena and Configurational Heat Capacity p. 441
Elements of Statistical Thermodynamics p. 451
List of Variables p. 475
Standard Thermodynamic Properties p. 477
Physical Constants and Data p. 485
Name Index p. 487
Subject Index p. 489
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ISBN: 9780470015988
ISBN-10: 0470015985
Number Of Pages: 516
Publisher: 10392390
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Audience: Professional