Entropy and energy : a universal competition / Ingo Müller, Wolf Weiss.
| Author/creator | Müller, Ingo |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berlin ; New York : Springer, 2005. |
| Description | xii, 273 pages : 76 figures ; 24 cm + 1 CD-ROM. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Interaction of mechanics and mathematics Interaction of mechanics and mathematics series. ^A606146 |
| Contents | Origin of entropy in the work of Clausius -- Entropy in the work of Carathéodory. Absolute temperature -- Entropy in the work of Boltzmann -- Enthalpy and equations of state -- Gases and rubber -- Statistical thermodynamics -- Entropy and energy in competition -- Planetary atmospheres -- Entropy of mixing. Osmosis -- Phase transition -- Phase diagrams -- Chemical reactions -- Shape memory alloys -- The third law of thermodynamics. Capitulation of entropy -- The zeroth law of thermodynamics: kinetic and thermodynamic temperatures -- Gibbs paradox and degenerate gases -- Thermodynamics of irreversible processes (TIP) -- Radiation thermodynamics -- Dissipative entropy source of the earth -- Socio-thermodynamics: integration and segregation in a population -- History of thermodynamics -- Appendix: equation of balance -- References and annotations -- Index. |
| General note | "The accompanying CD-ROM provides instructive visualizations of the entropy-elastic spring and of phase transitions in fluids and shape memory alloys."--Preface. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographic references and index. |
| Technical details | System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Win98SE, WinMe, Win 2000 Professional, or Win XP; monitor settings (recommended): 1024x768 pixel, small fonts; CD-ROM player. Must be installed to view. |
| LCCN | 2005925545 |
| ISBN | 3540242813 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9783540242819 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9783540242819 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC318.E57 M85 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |