Statistical Thermodynamics and Microscale Thermophysics

This book provide an interwoven development of classical and statistical thermodynamic principles from a modern perspective.

Van P. Carey (Author)

9780521654203, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 13 August 1999

436 pages, 116 b/w illus. 35 exercises
25.5 x 17.9 x 2 cm, 0.74 kg

'… a very useful book for anyone who is particularly interested in thermodynamics … good value.' W. A. Woods, Journal of Mechanical of Engineering Science

Many of the exciting new developments in microscale engineering are based on the application of traditional principles of statistical thermodynamics. This book offers a modern view of thermodynamics, interweaving classical and statistical thermodynamic principles and applying them to current engineering systems. It begins with coverage of microscale energy storage mechanisms from a quantum mechanics perspective and develops the fundamentals of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Next, applications of equilibrium statistical thermodynamics to solid, liquid, and gas phase systems are discussed. The remainder of the book discusses nonequilibrium thermodynamics of transport phenomena and introduces nonequilibrium effects and noncontinuum behaviour at the microscale. Although the text emphasizes mathematical development, it includes many examples and exercises illustrating how the theoretical concepts are applied to systems of scientific and engineering interest. It offers a fresh view of statistical thermodynamics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners in mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering.

Preface
1. Quantum mechanics and energy storage in particles
2. Statistical treatment of multiparticle systems
3. A macroscopic framework
4. Other ensemble formulations
5. Ideal gases
6. Dense gases, liquids and quantum fluids
7. Solid crystals
8. Phase transitions and phase equilibrium
9. Nonequilibrium thermodynamics
10. Nonequilibrium and noncontinuum elements of microscale systems
Appendices
Nomenclature
Index.

Subject Areas: Mechanics of fluids [TGMF], Engineering thermodynamics [TGMB], Maths for engineers [TBJ], Maths for scientists [PDE]