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Thermodynamics (5th Ed.)
Principles Characterizing Physical and Chemical Processes
Author: Honig Jurgen M.
Language: EnglishSubjects for Thermodynamics:
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Ideal Systems; Thermodynamic properties; Electrolytes; Materials; Externally applied fields; Irreversible thermodynamics; Critical phenomena; Statistics; Zeroth Law; Laws of thermodynamics; Functions of state; Gibbs–Duhem Relation; Heat Capacities; System energy; Equilibrium; Clausius–Clapeyron Equation; Duhem–Margules Equation; Activity coefficients; Calorimetric quantities; Order–Disorder Theory; Electrolytes; EMF Cells; Debye–Hückel Equation; Galvanic Cells; Gravitational and Centrifugal Fields; Adsorption; Self-assembly; Electromagnetic Radiation; Prigogine's Theorem; Electrokinetic Phenomena; Landau Theory; Caratheodory's Theorem; Boltzmann Relation
492 p. · 19x23.3 cm · Paperback
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Thermodynamics: Principles Characterizing Physical and Chemical Processes, Fifth Edition is an authoritative guide on the physical and chemical processes based on classical thermodynamic principles. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles, with a combination of theory and practice that demonstrates their applications in a variety of disciplines. Revised and updated to include new material and novel formulations, this edition features a new chapter on algebraic power laws and Fisher information theory, along with detailed updates on irreversible phenomena, Landau theory, self-assembly, Caratheodory?s theorem, and the effects of externally applied fields.
Drawing on the experience of its expert author, this book is a useful tool for both graduate students, professional chemists, and physicists who wish to acquire a more sophisticated overview of thermodynamics and related subject matter.
Prof. Honig has earned an honorary degree from the University of Science and Technology (2009, Krakow, Poland; fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences; Wetherill medal (1995); Editor, Journal of Solid State Chemistry (1982- 2000); Honorary Member, Materials Research Society of India; two issues of the Journal of Solid State Chemistry (1990 and 2000) and an issue of Solid State Sciences (2000) dedicated to him; and a session at a Materials Research Society meeting (2000) held in honor of his retirement.
- Updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, including a new chapter on algebraic power laws and Fisher information theory
- Includes clear explanations of abstract theoretical concepts
- Provides exhaustive coverage of graphical, numerical and analytical computational techniques