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A History of Thermodynamics: The Doctrine of Energy and Entropy
Ingo Müller
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Description for A History of Thermodynamics: The Doctrine of Energy and Entropy
Hardcover. Offers an easy to read history of thermodynamics. This book describes the long development of thermodynamics, from the misunderstood and misinterpreted to the conceptually simple and extremely useful theory. Num Pages: 320 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
The most exciting and significant episode of scientific progress is the development of thermodynamics and electrodynamics in the 19th century and early 20th century. The nature of heat and temperature was recognized, the conservation of energy was discovered, and the realization that mass and energy are equivalent provided a new fuel, – and unlimited power. Much of this occurred in unison with the rapid technological advance provided by the steam engine, the electric motor, internal combustion engines, refrigeration and the rectification processes of the chemical industry. The availability of cheap power and cheap fuel has had its impact on society: ... Read more
The most exciting and significant episode of scientific progress is the development of thermodynamics and electrodynamics in the 19th century and early 20th century. The nature of heat and temperature was recognized, the conservation of energy was discovered, and the realization that mass and energy are equivalent provided a new fuel, – and unlimited power. Much of this occurred in unison with the rapid technological advance provided by the steam engine, the electric motor, internal combustion engines, refrigeration and the rectification processes of the chemical industry. The availability of cheap power and cheap fuel has had its impact on society: ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540462262
SKU
V9783540462262
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for A History of Thermodynamics: The Doctrine of Energy and Entropy
From the reviews: "Müller … summarizes the historical development of thermodynamic concepts, going into great depth to detail how certain discoveries were interconnected and how numerous researchers developed these theories based on current available knowledge. … Readers will appreciate how researchers in the 19th century had to develop basic concepts … . Summing Up: Recommended. ... Read more