{"product_id":"the-principles-of-thermodynamics-paperback-9781107660434","title":"The Principles of Thermodynamics (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107660434","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Principles of Thermodynamics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1927, this book was intended as a general introduction to the principles of thermodynamics for students in the physical sciences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorge Birtwistle (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107660434, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 October 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e180 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.1 cm, 0.24 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1927 as the second edition of a 1925 original, this book was intended as a general introduction to the principles of thermodynamics for university students involved in the physical sciences. Birtwistle gives a brief overview of the history of science relating to heat and the conservation of energy as well as practical examples to back up salient points in his explanation of key ideas. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Preliminaries\u003cbr\u003e 2. The two laws of thermodynamics\u003cbr\u003e the Carnot cycle\u003cbr\u003e 3. Dissipation of mechanical energy\u003cbr\u003e entropy\u003cbr\u003e 4. Thermodynamics of a fluid\u003cbr\u003e change of state\u003cbr\u003e 5. Thermodynamic functions\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Rankine cycle\u003cbr\u003e refrigeration\u003cbr\u003e 7. Thermodynamical relations for a simple substance\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Joule–Thomson porous plug experiment\u003cbr\u003e 9. Clapeyron's equation\u003cbr\u003e Clausius' equation\u003cbr\u003e 10. Equilibrium of systems\u003cbr\u003e the phase rule\u003cbr\u003e 11. Osmotic pressure\u003cbr\u003e vapour pressure\u003cbr\u003e gas mixtures\u003cbr\u003e 12. Thermoelectric phenomena\u003cbr\u003e 13. Gas theory\u003cbr\u003e variation of specific heat with temperature\u003cbr\u003e 14. Radiation\u003cbr\u003e 15. The third law of thermodynamics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265840140568,"sku":"9781107660434","price":38.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107660434i.jpg?v=1694507202","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-principles-of-thermodynamics-paperback-9781107660434","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}