An edition of Entropy (2017)

Entropy

the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Entropy
Arieh Ben-Naim, Arieh Ben-Naim
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An edition of Entropy (2017)

Entropy

the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

"This book discusses the proper definitions of entropy, the valid interpretation of entropy and some useful applications of the concept of entropy. Unlike many books which apply the concept of entropy to systems for which it is not even defined (such as living systems, black holes and the entire universe), these applications will help the reader to understand the meaning of entropy. It also emphasizes the limitations of the applicability of the concept of entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. As with the previous books by the author, this book aims at a clear and mystery-free presentation of the central concept in thermodynamics -- the entropy. In this book, the concepts of entropy and the Second Law are presented in a friendly, simple language. It is devoid of all kinds of fancy and pompous statements made by authors of popular science books who write on this subject"--

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Publisher
World Scientific
Language
English
Pages
274

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Table of Contents

The various definitions of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics
Interpretation and misinterpretations of entropy
Applications and misapplications of entropy.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-271) and index.

Published in
New Jersey
Copyright Date
2017

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
536/.73
Library of Congress
QC318.E57 B4583 2017, QC318.E57B4583 2016

The Physical Object

Pagination
xix, 274 pages
Number of pages
274

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL44259750M
ISBN 10
9813147660, 9813147679
ISBN 13
9789813147669, 9789813147676
LCCN
2016041556
OCLC/WorldCat
957509703

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