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- This book presents a comprehensive and sober analysis of theories which test the second law of thermodynamics.
- The second law of thermodynamics is a cornerstone of modern physical theory and this book is a must for those who want to understand its theoretical and philosophical underpinnings.
Part of the book series: Fundamental Theories of Physics (FTPH, volume 146)
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"This volume, appropriately entitled Challenges, was a collaboration … . It is extraordinarily well researched and beautifully organized; it may be approached on many levels by students and ‘lay’ people … . It should also be read by experienced theoretical physicists, chemists and mathematicians and by experimental physicists … . The various typefaces, paper stock and binding are all good. With its many illustrations and few equations this book will be a useful supplement to any elementary course in thermodynamics … ." (Daniel C. Mattis, Journal of Scientific Exploration, Vol. 20 (3), 2006)
"Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics are two of the most difficult concepts for the student of physics. … In the main, Challenges to the second law of thermodynamics is an excellent piece of work which should provide an adequate coverage of this intriguing topic to advanced students and researchers in physics." (P. Narayana Swamy, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 b)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Challenges to The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Book Subtitle: Theory and Experiment
Authors: Vladislav Čápek, Daniel P. Sheehan
Series Title: Fundamental Theories of Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3016-9
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2005
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-3015-4Published: 15 February 2005
Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-6768-5Published: 28 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4020-3016-1Published: 30 March 2006
Series ISSN: 0168-1222
Series E-ISSN: 2365-6425
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 356
Topics: Physics, general, Philosophy of Science, Complex Systems, Quantum Optics, Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems