Thermodynamics: Principles Characterizing Physical And Chemical Processes - 9780128219409

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. 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

• | Author: Jurgen M. Honig
• | Publisher: Academic Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 22, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 492 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0128219408
• | ISBN-13: 9780128219409