Thermodynamics

3 books

Study of heat, energy, and entropy. Examines laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, and statistical mechanics.

Goals

To understand thermodynamic principles and laws. To analyze energy transformations and efficiency. To examine entropy and the second law. To apply thermodynamics to physical and chemical systems.

Books

  • Cover of From Eternity to Here

    From Eternity to Here

    Sean Carroll, 2010

  • Cover of The Laws of Thermodynamics

    The Laws of Thermodynamics

    Peter Atkins, 2010

  • Cover of Energy and Civilization

    Energy and Civilization

    Vaclav Smil, 2017

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