Entropy and energy : a universal competition / Ingo Müller, Wolf Weiss.

Author/creator Müller, Ingo
Format Book
Publication InfoBerlin ; New York : Springer, 2005.
Descriptionxii, 273 pages : 76 figures ; 24 cm + 1 CD-ROM.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesInteraction 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 noteIncludes bibliographic references and index.
Technical detailsSystem 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
ISBN3540242813 (pbk.)
ISBN9783540242819 (pbk.)
ISBN9783540242819

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Joyner General Stacks QC318.E57 M85 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold