Author : R. Giles
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483184919
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (831 download)
Book Synopsis Mathematical Foundations of Thermodynamics by : R. Giles
Download or read book Mathematical Foundations of Thermodynamics written by R. Giles and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematical Foundations of Thermodynamics details the core concepts of the mathematical principles employed in thermodynamics. The book discusses the topics in a way that physical meanings are assigned to the theoretical terms. The coverage of the text includes the mechanical systems and adiabatic processes; topological considerations; and equilibrium states and potentials. The book also covers Galilean thermodynamics; symmetry in thermodynamics; and special relativistic thermodynamics. The book will be of great interest to practitioners and researchers of disciplines that deal with thermodynamics, such as physics, engineering, and chemistry.