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Microcanonical Thermodynamics

Author : Dieter H. E. Gross
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9810242158
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Microcanonical Thermodynamics written by Dieter H. E. Gross and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2001 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boltzmann's formula S = In(W(E) defines the microcanonical ensemble. The usual textbooks on statistical mechanics start with the microensemble but rather quickly switch to the canonical ensemble introduced by Gibbs. This has the main advantage of easier analytical calculations, but there is a price to pay -- for example, phase transitions can only be defined in the thermodynamic limit of infinite system size. The question how phase transitions show up from systems with, say, 100 particles with an increasing number towards the bulk can only be answered when one finds a way to define and classify phase transitions in small systems. This is all possible within Boltzmann's original definition of the microcanonical ensemble. Starting from Boltzmann's formula, the book formulates the microcanonical thermodynamics entirely within the frame of mechanics. This way the thermodynamic limit is avoided and the formalism applies to small as well to other nonextensive systems like gravitational ones. Phasetransitions of first order, continuous transitions, critical lines and multicritical points can be unambiguously defined by the curvature of the entropy S(E, N). Special attention is given to the fragmentation of nuclei and atomic clusters as a peculiar phase transition of small systems controlled, among others, by angular momentum. The dependence of the liquid-gas transition of small atomic clusters under prescribed pressure is treated. Thus the analogue to the bulk transition can be studied. New insights into the many facets of the many-body physics of the critical point are presented. The book also describes the microcanonical statistics of the collapse of a self-gravitating system under large angular momentum.

Small Systems and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Author : YU. K. TOVBIN
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780367571344
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book Small Systems and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics written by YU. K. TOVBIN and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights new developments in statistical thermodynamics that answer the most important questions about the specifics of small systems in the range of sizes from one to 100 nm- when one cannot apply equations or traditional thermodynamic models.

Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics

Author : Yasar Demirel
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444641130
Total Pages : 882 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)

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Book Synopsis Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics by : Yasar Demirel

Download or read book Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics written by Yasar Demirel and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-11-24 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics: Transport and Rate Processes in Physical, Chemical and Biological Systems, Fourth Edition emphasizes the unifying role of thermodynamics in analyzing natural phenomena. This updated edition expands on the third edition by focusing on the general balance equations for coupled processes of physical, chemical and biological systems. Updates include stochastic approaches, self-organization criticality, ecosystems, mesoscopic thermodynamics, constructual law, quantum thermodynamics, fluctuation theory, information theory, and modeling the coupled biochemical systems. The book also emphasizes nonequilibrium thermodynamics tools, such as fluctuation theories, mesoscopic thermodynamic analysis, information theories, and quantum thermodynamics in describing and designing small scale systems. - Provides a useful text for seniors and graduate students from diverse engineering and science programs - Highlights the fundamentals of equilibrium thermodynamics, transport processes and chemical reactions - Expands the theory of nonequilibrium thermodynamics and its use in coupled transport processes and chemical reactions in physical, chemical and biological systems - Presents a unified analysis for transport and rate processes in various time and space scales - Discusses stochastic approaches in thermodynamic analysis, including fluctuation and information theories, mesoscopic nonequilibrium thermodynamics, constructal law and quantum thermodynamics

Small Systems and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Author : Yu. K. Tovbin
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429995385
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Book Synopsis Small Systems and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by : Yu. K. Tovbin

Download or read book Small Systems and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics written by Yu. K. Tovbin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small systems are a very active area of research and development due to improved instrumentation that allows for spatial resolution in the range of sizes from one to 100 nm. In this size range, many physical and chemical properties change, which opens up new approaches to the study of substances and their practical application. This affects both traditional fields of knowledge and many other new fields including physics, chemistry, biology, etc. This book highlights new developments in statistical thermodynamics that answer the most important questions about the specifics of small systems - when one cannot apply equations or traditional thermodynamic models.

Thermodynamic Approaches in Engineering Systems

Author : Stanislaw Sieniutycz
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128093390
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Thermodynamic Approaches in Engineering Systems by : Stanislaw Sieniutycz

Download or read book Thermodynamic Approaches in Engineering Systems written by Stanislaw Sieniutycz and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermodynamic Approaches in Engineering Systems responds to the need for a synthesizing volume that throws light upon the extensive field of thermodynamics from a chemical engineering perspective that applies basic ideas and key results from the field to chemical engineering problems. This book outlines and interprets the most valuable achievements in applied non-equilibrium thermodynamics obtained within the recent fifty years. It synthesizes nontrivial achievements of thermodynamics in important branches of chemical and biochemical engineering. Readers will gain an update on what has been achieved, what new research problems could be stated, and what kind of further studies should be developed within specialized research. - Presents clearly structured chapters beginning with an introduction, elaboration of the process, and results summarized in a conclusion - Written by a first-class expert in the field of advanced methods in thermodynamics - Provides a synthesis of recent thermodynamic developments in practical systems - Presents very elaborate literature discussions from the past fifty years

Quantum Stochastic Thermodynamics

Author : Philipp Strasberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192895583
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (928 download)

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Download or read book Quantum Stochastic Thermodynamics written by Philipp Strasberg and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theory of thermodynamics has been one of the bedrocks of 19th-century physics, and thermodynamic problems have inspired Planck's quantum hypothesis. One hundred years later, in an era where we design increasingly sophisticated nanotechnologies, researchers in quantum physics have been 'returning to their roots', attempting to reconcile modern nanoscale devices with the theory of thermodynamics. This textbook explains how it is possible to unify the two opposite pictures of microscopic quantum physics and macroscopic thermodynamics in one consistent framework, proving that the ancient theory of thermodynamics still offers many remarkable insights into present-day problems. This textbook focuses on the microscopic derivation and understanding of key principles and concepts and their interrelation. The topics covered in this book include (quantum) stochastic processes, (quantum) master equations, local detailed balance, classical stochastic thermodynamics, (quantum) fluctuation theorems, strong coupling and non-Markovian effects, thermodynamic uncertainty relations, operational approaches, Maxwell's demon, and time-reversal symmetry, among other topics. The textbook also explores several practical applications of the theory in more detail, including single-molecule pulling experiments, quantum transport and thermoelectric effects in quantum dots, the micromaser, and related setups in quantum optics. The aim of this book is to inspire readers to investigate a plethora of modern nanoscale devices from a thermodynamic point of view, allowing them to address their dissipation, efficiency, reliability, and power based on a conceptually clear understanding about the microscopic origin of heat, entropy, and the second law. The book is accessible to graduate students, post-docs, and lecturers, but will also be of interest to all researchers striving for a deeper understanding of the laws of thermodynamics beyond their traditional realm of applicability.

Thermodynamics

Author : Juan Carlos Moreno Piraján
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9533079797
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Thermodynamics by : Juan Carlos Moreno Piraján

Download or read book Thermodynamics written by Juan Carlos Moreno Piraján and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermodynamics is one of the most exciting branches of physical chemistry which has greatly contributed to the modern science. Being concentrated on a wide range of applications of thermodynamics, this book gathers a series of contributions by the finest scientists in the world, gathered in an orderly manner. It can be used in post-graduate courses for students and as a reference book, as it is written in a language pleasing to the reader. It can also serve as a reference material for researchers to whom the thermodynamics is one of the area of interest.

Mathematical Foundations and Applications of Graph Entropy

Author : Matthias Dehmer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527339094
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (273 download)

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Book Synopsis Mathematical Foundations and Applications of Graph Entropy by : Matthias Dehmer

Download or read book Mathematical Foundations and Applications of Graph Entropy written by Matthias Dehmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest addition to the successful Network Biology series presents current methods for determining the entropy of networks, making it the first to cover the recently established Quantitative Graph Theory. An excellent international team of editors and contributors provides an up-to-date outlook for the field, covering a broad range of graph entropy-related concepts and methods. The topics range from analyzing mathematical properties of methods right up to applying them in real-life areas. Filling a gap in the contemporary literature this is an invaluable reference for a number of disciplines, including mathematicians, computer scientists, computational biologists, and structural chemists.

Thermodynamics and Synchronization in Open Quantum Systems

Author : Gonzalo Manzano Paule
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319939645
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Thermodynamics and Synchronization in Open Quantum Systems by : Gonzalo Manzano Paule

Download or read book Thermodynamics and Synchronization in Open Quantum Systems written by Gonzalo Manzano Paule and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores some of the connections between dissipative and quantum effects from a theoretical point of view. It focuses on three main topics: the relation between synchronization and quantum correlations, the thermodynamical properties of fluctuations, and the performance of quantum thermal machines. Dissipation effects have a profound impact on the behavior and properties of quantum systems, and the unavoidable interaction with the surrounding environment, with which systems continuously exchange information, energy, angular momentum and matter, is ultimately responsible for decoherence phenomena and the emergence of classical behavior. However, there is a wide intermediate regime in which the interplay between dissipative and quantum effects gives rise to a plethora of rich and striking phenomena that has just started to be understood. In addition, the recent breakthrough techniques in controlling and manipulating quantum systems in the laboratory have made this phenomenology accessible in experiments and potentially applicable.

Nanoscale Thermodynamics

Author : Signe Kjelstrup
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3036511687
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Nanoscale Thermodynamics written by Signe Kjelstrup and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Special Issue concerns the development of a theory for energy conversion on the nanoscale, namely, nanothermodynamics. The theory has been applied to porous media, small surfaces, clusters or fluids under confinement. The number of unsolved issues in these contexts is numerous and the present efforts are only painting part of the broader picture. We attempt to answer the following: How far down in scale does the Gibbs equation apply? Which theory can replace it beyond the thermodynamic limit? It is well known that confinement changes the equation of state of a fluid, but how does confinement change the equilibrium conditions themselves? This Special Issue explores some of the roads that were opened up for us by Hill with the idea of nanothermodynamics. The experimental progress in nanotechnology is advancing rapidly. It is our ambition with this book to inspire an increased effort in the development of suitable theoretical tools and methods to help further progress in nanoscience. All ten contributions to this Special Issue can be seen as efforts to support, enhance and validate the theoretical foundation of Hill.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems

Author : Michael Bachmann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107014476
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems by : Michael Bachmann

Download or read book Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems written by Michael Bachmann and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewing statistical mechanics concepts for analysis of macromolecular structure formation processes, for graduate students and researchers in physics and biology.

Physical Properties and Thermodynamic Behaviour of Minerals

Author : Ekhard K.H. Salje
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400928912
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Physical Properties and Thermodynamic Behaviour of Minerals by : Ekhard K.H. Salje

Download or read book Physical Properties and Thermodynamic Behaviour of Minerals written by Ekhard K.H. Salje and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role played by earth sciences in the scientific community has changed considerably during this century. Since the revolutionary discoveries of global processes such as plate tectonics, there has been an increasing awareness of just how fundamental many of the mechanisms which dominate in these processes depend on the physical properties of the materials of which the earth is made. One of the prime objectives of mineral sciences is now to understand and predict these properties in a truly quantitative manner. The macroscopic properties which are of most immediate interest in this context fall within the conventional definitions of thermodynamics, magnetism, elasticity, dielectric susceptibilities, conductivity etc. These properties reflect the microscopic contributions, at an atomistic level, of harmonic and anharmonic lattice vibrations, ionic and electronic transport as well as a great variety of ordering and clustering phenomena. The advances made by solid state physicists and chemists in defining the underlying phenomena lnvolved in the thermal evolution of materials have stimulated major new research initiatives within the Earth Sciences. Earth Scientists have combined to form active groups within the wider community of solid state and materials scientists working towards a better understanding of those physical processes which govern not only the behaviour of simple model compounds but also that of complex materials like minerals. Concomitant with this change in direction has come an increasing awareness of the need to use the typical working tools of other disciplines.

Nonlinear Dynamics of Nanosystems

Author : Günter Radons
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9783527629381
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (293 download)

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Download or read book Nonlinear Dynamics of Nanosystems written by Günter Radons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-12 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A discussion of the fundamental changes that occur when dynamical systems from the fields of nonlinear optics, solids, hydrodynamics and biophysics are scaled down to nanosize. The authors are leading scientists in the field and each of their contributions provides a broader introduction to the specific area of research. In so doing, they include both the experimental and theoretical point of view, focusing especially on the effects on the nonlinear dynamical behavior of scaling, stochasticity and quantum mechanics. For everybody working on the synthesis and integration of nanoscopic devices who sooner or later will have to learn how to deal with nonlinear effects.

Bioenergetics

Author : Davor Juretic
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351172751
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Bioenergetics written by Davor Juretic and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioenergetics deals with the very first energy transformation steps performed by living cells. Increased dissipation is the primary effect of processing external energy packages. Enzyme-supported charge separation is the minor but essential outcome for maintaining life. This book explores the usefulness of dissecting the entropy production of enzymes involved in cellular defenses, fermentation, respiration, and photosynthesis, assuming that tightly regulated dissipation is the hallmark of life. Researchers, educators, and students of life sciences can find in this text many examples of how we can use the interdisciplinary approach to study cells' virtuoso ability to connect the microscopic to the macroscopic world. Each chapter is a self-contained unit with a glossary and selected references for further reading.

Thermodynamics and Heat Powered Cycles

Author : Chih Wu
Publisher : Nova Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781600210341
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics and Heat Powered Cycles written by Chih Wu and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the rapid advances in computer technology, intelligent computer software and multimedia have become essential parts of engineering education. Software integration with various media such as graphics, sound, video and animation is providing efficient tools for teaching and learning. A modern textbook should contain both the basic theory and principles, along with an updated pedagogy. Often traditional engineering thermodynamics courses are devoted only to analysis, with the expectation that students will be introduced later to relevant design considerations and concepts. Cycle analysis is logically and traditionally the focus of applied thermodynamics. Type and quantity are constrained, however, by the computational efforts required. The ability for students to approach realistic complexity is limited. Even analyses based upon grossly simplified cycle models can be computationally taxing, with limited educational benefits. Computerised look-up tables reduce computational labour somewhat, but modelling cycles with many interactive loops can lie well outside the limits of student and faculty time budgets. The need for more design content in thermodynamics books is well documented by industry and educational oversight bodies such as ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Today, thermodynamic systems and cycles are fertile ground for engineering design. For example, niches exist for innovative power generation systems due to deregulation, co-generation, unstable fuel costs and concern for global warming. Professor Kenneth Forbus of the computer science and education department at Northwestern University has developed ideal intelligent computer software for thermodynamic students called CyclePad. CyclePad is a cognitive engineering software. It creates a virtual laboratory where students can efficiently learn the concepts of thermodynamics, and allows systems to be analyzed and designed in a simulated, interactive computer aided design environment. The software guides students through a design process and is able to provide explanations for results and to coach students in improving designs. Like a professor or senior engineer, CyclePad knows the laws of thermodynamics and how to apply them. If the user makes an error in design, the program is able to remind the user of essential principles or design steps that may have been overlooked. If more help is needed, the program can provide a documented, case study that recounts how engineers have resolved similar problems in real life situations. CyclePad eliminates the tedium of learning to apply thermodynamics, and relates what the user sees on the computer screen to the design of actual systems. This integrated, engineering textbook is the result of fourteen semesters of CyclePad usage and evaluation of a course designed to exploit the power of the software, and to chart a path that truly integrates the computer with education. The primary aim is to give students a thorough grounding in both the theory and practice of thermodynamics. The coverage is compact without sacrificing necessary theoretical rigor. Emphasis throughout is on the applications of the theory to actual processes and power cycles. This book will help educators in their effort to enhance education through the effective use of intelligent computer software and computer assisted course work.

Modern Thermodynamics

Author : Dilip Kondepudi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118698703
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)

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Download or read book Modern Thermodynamics written by Dilip Kondepudi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to 20th century thermodynamics that can be applied to both equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems, unifying what was traditionally divided into ‘thermodynamics’ and ‘kinetics’ into one theory of irreversible processes. This comprehensive text, suitable for introductory as well as advanced courses on thermodynamics, has been widely used by chemists, physicists, engineers and geologists. Fully revised and expanded, this new edition includes the following updates and features: Includes a completely new chapter on Principles of Statistical Thermodynamics. Presents new material on solar and wind energy flows and energy flows of interest to engineering. Covers new material on self-organization in non-equilibrium systems and the thermodynamics of small systems. Highlights a wide range of applications relevant to students across physical sciences and engineering courses. Introduces students to computational methods using updated Mathematica codes. Includes problem sets to help the reader understand and apply the principles introduced throughout the text. Solutions to exercises and supplementary lecture material provided online at http://sites.google.com/site/modernthermodynamics/. Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures, Second Edition is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students taking a course in thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Drug Binding

Author : György Keserü
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527673040
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Drug Binding written by György Keserü and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical reference for medicinal and pharmaceutical chemists combines the theoretical background with modern methods as well as applications from recent lead finding and optimization projects. Divided into two parts on the thermodynamics and kinetics of drug-receptor interaction, the text provides the conceptual and methodological basis for characterizing binding mechanisms for drugs and other bioactive molecules. It covers all currently used methods, from experimental approaches, such as ITC or SPR, right up to the latest computational methods. Case studies of real-life lead or drug development projects are also included so readers can apply the methods learned to their own projects. Finally, the benefits of a thorough binding mode analysis for any drug development project are summarized in an outlook chapter written by the editors.