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- Science of Heat and Thermophysical Studies provides a non-traditional bridging of historical, philosophical, societal and scientific aspects of heat with a comprehensive approach to the field of generalized thermodynamics.
- Author(s): Jaroslav Sestak
- 486 Pages
- Science, Chemistry
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Book Synopsis
Science of Heat and Thermophysical Studies provides a non-traditional bridging of historical, philosophical, societal and scientific aspects of heat with a comprehensive approach to the field of generalized thermodynamics. It involves Greek philosophical views and their impact on the development of contemporary ideas. Covered topics include:- the concept of heat - thermometry and calorimetry - early concepts of temperature and its gradients - non-equilibrium and quantum thermodynamics - chemical kinetics - entropy, order and information - thermal science applied to economy(econophysics), ecosystems, and process dynamics or mesoscopic scales (quantum diffusion) - importance of energy science and its influence to societal life
Dimensions (Overall): 9.72 Inches (H) x 6.62 Inches (W) x .97 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.27 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 486
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Chemistry
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Theme: Physical & Theoretical
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jaroslav Sestak
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 2005
TCIN: 1006601540
UPC: 9780444519542
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-6334
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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