Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics by Dilip Kondepudi

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Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics by Dilip Kondepudi

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This is the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course.

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Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics by Dilip Kondepudi

Thermodynamics is a core part of most science and engineering degree programs. However, the majority of texts that are currently available to students take a “classical” approach, teaching  thermodynamics very much as it was presented in the 19th century. This is done generally for historical rather than pedagogical reasons.   “Modern” thermodynamics, in contrast, relates entropy, the central concept of thermodynamics, to irreversible processes. An Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics provides the first modern approach to thermodynamics written specifically for a first undergraduate course. It covers the fundamental formalism with some attention given to its history; describes basic applications of the formalism and continues with a number of additional applications that instructors can use according to their particular degree program – these chapters cover thermal radiation, biological systems, nano systems, classical stability theory, and principles of statistical thermodynamics. A wide range of examples appear throughout the book from biological, engineering and atmospheric systems.
"The book is excellent at capturing and keeping the interest of the readerThe historical perspective and the biographical sketches of the major developers of thermodynamics are exceptionally good." (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, January 5, 2009)

Dilip Kondepudi is Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry, Wake Forest University, where his main research interest is chiral asymmetry in nature. He has, in addition, many years teaching experience to both under- and postgraduate students. He is the author, with the late Ilya Prigogine, of the highly successful book Modern Thermodynamics: From Heat Engines to Dissipative Structures.

SKU CIN0470015993G
ISBN 13 9780470015995
ISBN 10 0470015993
Title Introduction to Modern Thermodynamics
Author Dilip Kondepudi
Condition Good
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2008-04-08
Number of pages 520
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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