Short description The first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course, Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics covers the fundamental formalism with some attention given to its history; describes basic applications of the formalism; and contains a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book from biological, engineering, and atmospheric systems.
From the contents Preface.
PART I THE FORMALISM OF MODERN THERMODYNAMICS.
1 BASIC CONCEPTS AND THE LAWS OF GASES.
Introduction.
Appendix 1.1 Partial Derivatives.
Appendix 1.2 Elementary Concepts in Probability Theory.
Appendix 1.3 Mathematica Code.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
2 THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS.
The Idea of Energy Conservation amidst New Discoveries.
Appendix 2.1 Mathematica Codes.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
3 THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS AND THE ARROW OF TIME.
Appendix 3.1 The Hurricane as a Heat Engine.
Appendix 3.2 Entropy Production in Continuous Systems.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
4 ENTROPY IN THE REALM OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS.
Appendix 4.1 Thermodynamics Description of Diffusion.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
5 EXTREMUM PRINCIPLES AND GENERAL THERMODYNAMIC RELATIONS.
Extremum Principles in Nature.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
PART II APPLICATIONS: EQUILIBRIUM AND NONEQUILIBRIUM SYSTEMS.
6 BASIC THERMODYNAMICS OF GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS.
Introduction.
Appendix 6.1 Equations of State.
Reference
Examples.
Exercises.
7 THERMODYNAMICS OF PHASE CHANGE.
Introduction.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
8 THERMODYNAMICS OF SOLUTIONS.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
9 THERMODYNAMICS OF CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATIONS.
Appendix 9.1 Mathematica Codes.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
10 FIELDS AND INTERNAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM.
The Many Faces of Chemical Potential.
Reference.
Examples.
Exercises.
11 INTRODUCTION TO NONEQUILIBRIUM SYSTEMS.
Introduction.
Appendix 11.1 Mathematica Codes.
References.
Further Reading.
Exercises.
PART III ADDITIONAL TOPICS.
12 THERMODYNAMICS OF RADIATION.
Introduction.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
13 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.
References.
Further Reading.
Examples.
Exercises.
14 THERMODYNAMICS OF SMALL SYSTEMS.
Introduction.
References.
Examples.
Exercises.
15 CLASSICAL STABILITY THEORY.
References.
Exercises.
16 CRITICAL PHENOMENA AND CONFIGURATIONAL HEAT CAPACITY.
