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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics by Dilip Kondepudi This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thermodynamics is a core part of most science and engineering degree programs. However, the majority of texts that are currently available to students take a "classical" approach, teaching thermodynamics very much as it was presented in the 19th century. This is done generally for historical rather than pedagogical reasons. "Modern" thermodynamics, in contrast, relates entropy, the central concept of thermodynamics, to irreversible processes. An Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics provides the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental formalism with some attention given to its history; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program – these chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book from biological, engineering and atmospheric systems. Back Cover Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics Dilip Kondepudi, Wake Forest University This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for an undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental modern formalism that relates rates of entropy production to irreversible processes, and its historical context; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program. These chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, small systems including nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book showing the student a wide range of applications in biological, engineering and atmospheric systems. Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics will prove invaluable to chemists, chemical engineers, physicists, material scientists, industrial and mechanical engineers taking a first course in thermodynamics. First modern approach to the subject written for undergraduates Suitable for a variety of degree programs with an extensive range of applications and examples drawn from biological, engineering, atmospheric and small systems including nano systems Includes Onsager reciprocal relations and dissipative structures Numerous examples and exercises in each chapter Mathematica codes for solving complex problems Dedicated website for students and instructors Flap Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics Dilip Kondepudi, Wake Forest University This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for an undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental modern formalism that relates rates of entropy production to irreversible processes, and its historical context; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program. These chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, small systems including nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book showing the student a wide range of applications in biological, engineering and atmospheric systems. Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics will prove invaluable to chemists, chemical engineers, physicists, material scientists, industrial and mechanical engineers taking a first course in thermodynamics. First modern approach to the subject written for undergraduates Suitable for a variety of degree programs with an extensive range of applications and examples drawn from biological, engineering, atmospheric and small systems including nano systems Includes Onsager reciprocal relations and dissipative structures Numerous examples and exercises in each chapter Mathematica codes for solving complex problems Dedicated website for students and instructors Author Biography Dilip Kondepudi is Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry, Wake Forest University, where his main research interest is chiral asymmetry in nature. He has, in addition, many years teaching experience to both under- and postgraduate students. He is the author, with the late Ilya Prigogine, of the highly successful book Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures. Table of Contents Preface. Part I: The Formalism of Modern Thermodynamics. 1. Basic Concepts and the Laws of Gases. 2. The First Law of Thermodynamics. 3. The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Arrow of Time. 4. Entropy in the Realm of Chemical Reactions. 5. Extremum Principles and General Thermodynamic Relations. Part II: Applications: Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Systems. 6. Basic Thermodynamics of Gases, Liquids and Solids. 7. Thermodynamics of Phase Change. 8. Thermodynamics of Solutions. 9. Thermodynamics of Chemical Transformations. 10. Fields and Internal Degrees of Freedom. 11. Introduction to Nonequilibrium Systems. Part III: Additional Topics. 12. Thermodynamics of Radiation. 13. Biological Systems. 14. Thermodynamics of Small Systems. 15. Classical Stability Theory. 16. Critical Phenomena and Configurationally Heat Capacity. 17. Elements of Statistical Thermodynamics. List of Variables. Standard Thermodynamic Properties. Physical Constants and Data. Name Index. Subject Index. Review "The book is excellent at capturing and keeping the interest of the reader. The historical perspective and the biographical sketches of the major developers of thermodynamics are exceptionally good." (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, January 5, 2009) Long Description This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for an undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental modern formalism that relates rates of entropy production to irreversible processes, and its historical context; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program. These chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, small systems including nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book showing the student a wide range of applications in biological, engineering and atmospheric systems. Introduction to Modern thermodynamics will prove invaluable to chemists, chemical, engineers, physicists, material scientists, industrial and mechanical engineers taking a first course in thermodynamics. First modern approach to the subject written for undergraduates Suitable for a variety of degree programs with an extensive range of applications and examples drawn from biological, engineering, atmospheric and small systems including nano systems Includes Onsager reciprocal relations and dissipative structures Numerous examples and exercises in each chapter Mathematical codes for solving complex problems Dedicated website for students and instructors Review Text "The book is excellent at capturing and keeping the interest of the reader. The historical perspective and the biographical sketches of the major developers of thermodynamics are exceptionally good." (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, January 5, 2009) Review Quote "The book is excellent at capturing and keeping the interest of the reader. The historical perspective and the biographical sketches of the major developers of thermodynamics are exceptionally good." ( Angewandte Chemie International Edition , January 5, 2009) Feature This unique book provides undergraduates with all the need-to-know information on this subject. First modern approach to the subject written at this level Suitable for a variety of degree programs with an extensive range of applications and examples drawn from biological, engineering, atmospheric, and nano systems Numerous examples and exercises in each chapter Dedicated Web site for students and instructors Details ISBN0470015993 Short Title INTRO TO MODERN THERMODYNAMICS Language English ISBN-10 0470015993 ISBN-13 9780470015995 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 536.7 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Edition 1st Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780470015995 UK Release Date 2008-04-08 AU Release Date 2008-04-08 NZ Release Date 2008-04-08 US Release Date 2008-04-08 Author Dilip Kondepudi Pages 520 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2008-04-08 Alternative 9780470015988 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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