Thermodynamics: A complete undergraduate course

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Andrew M. Steane (University Lecturer and Fellow, University Lecturer and Fellow, University of Oxford and Exeter College)

Thermodynamics

A complete undergraduate course

Andrew M. Steane (University Lecturer and Fellow, University Lecturer and Fellow, University of Oxford and Exeter College)

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Oxford University Press
06 October 2016

Mathematics & Sciences; Thermodynamics & heat; Statistical physics; Applied physics; Heat transfer processes

The role of thermodynamics in modern physics is not just to provide an approximate treatment of large thermal systems, but, more importantly, to provide an organising set of ideas. Thermodynamics:

A complete undergraduate course presents thermodynamics as a self-contained and elegant set of ideas and methods.

It unfolds thermodynamics for undergraduate students of physics, chemistry or engineering, beginning at first year level.

The book introduces the necessary mathematical methods, assuming almost no prior knowledge, and explains concepts such as entropy and free energy at length, with many examples. This book aims to convey the style and power of thermodynamic reasoning, along with applications such as Joule-Kelvin expansion, the gas turbine, magnetic cooling, solids at high pressure, chemical equilibrium, radiative heat exchange and global warming, to name a few.

It mentions but does not pursue statistical mechanics, in order to keep the logic clear.

By: Andrew M. Steane (University Lecturer and Fellow University Lecturer and Fellow University of Oxford and Exeter College)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 194mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780198788577
ISBN 10: 0198788576
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 06 October 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: How to use this book 2: Introducing thermodynamics 3: A survey of thermodynamic ideas 4: Some general knowledge 5: Mathematical tools 6: Zeroth law, equation of state 7: First Law, internal energy 8: The Second Law and entropy 9: Understanding entropy 10: Heat flow and thermal relaxation 11: Practical heat engines 12: Introducing chemical potential 13: Functions and methods 14: Elastic bands, rods, bubbles, magnets 15: Modelling real gases 16: Expansion and flow processes 17: Stability and free energy 18: Reinventing the subject 19: Thermal radiation 20: Radiative heat transfer 21: Chemical reactions 22: Phase change 23: The Third Law 24: Phase change, nucleation and solutes 25: Continuous phase transitions 26: Self-gravitation and negative heat capacity 27: Fluctuations 28: Thermoelectricity and entropy flow

Andrew M. Steane was born in Bath, England (1965) and educated at Christ's Hospital school and Oxford University. He has been Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford since 2002. His scientific research concerns quantum computing and fundamental physics. Steane was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize of the Institute of Physics in 2000 for his work on quantum error correction. He has given numerous public lectures and school demonstrations in physics. He is the author of The Wonderful World of Relativity (OUP, 2011), Relativity Made Relatively Easy (OUP, 2012) and Faithful to Science (OUP, 2014).