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George C. King - Physics of Energy Sources - 9781119961673 - V9781119961673
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Physics of Energy Sources

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Description for Physics of Energy Sources Hardback. Physics of Energy Sourcesprovides readers with a balanced presentation of the fundamental physics needed to understand and analyze conventional and renewable energy sources including nuclear, solar, wind and water power. It also presents various ways in which energy can be stored for future use. Series: Manchester Physics Series. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: PH; TG; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .

Physics of Energy Sourcesprovides readers with a balanced presentation of the fundamental physics needed to understand and analyze conventional and renewable energy sources including nuclear, solar, wind and water power. It also presents various ways in which energy can be stored for future use. The book is an informative and authoritative text for students in the physical sciences and engineering and is based on a lecture course given regularly by the author. 

With the ever increasing demand for sustainable, environmentally-friendly and reliable sources of energy, the need for scientists and engineers equipped to tackle the challenges of developing and improving ... Read more

Physics of Energy Sources features include:

  • Analyses of conventional and renewable energy sources in terms of underlying physical principles
  • Integrated application of a wide range of physics, from classical to quantum physics
  • Coverage of nuclear, wind, wave, tidal, hydroelectric, geothermal and solar power, including many practical systems
  • Consideration of efficiency for power production as well as energy storage and transportation
  • Consideration of key environmental issues 
  • Worked examples in text, and problems & solutions to encourage understanding
  • Derivation of formulae with a minimum of mathematical complexity
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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Series
Manchester Physics Series
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781119961673
SKU
V9781119961673
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About George C. King
George King is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Manchester where he is a member of the Photon Physics Research Group. His area of research is Atomic and Molecular physics and he has published more than 200 papers in the scientific literature. He has taught a number of lecture courses in the School of Physics and Astronomy including ... Read more

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