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- Only introductory book having both an introduction to classical thermodynamics with current applications, and a view on recent theories beyond local equilibrium thermodynamics
- Emphasis on applications of practical interest
- Introduction to aspects not usually found in other textbooks
- Introduction to current theories beyond local-equilibrium
- Collection of proposed problems
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"Understanding Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics is a self contained concise but rigorous book introducing the reader to the basic concepts of the thermodynamical process of the nature. … The up-to-date references at the end of the book are valuable … . The authors have done an excellent job in providing a clear, concise and well-presented description of the Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics. … serve as a standard text for the students and researchers in physical sciences, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and chemical engineering and material sciences." (K. N. Shukla, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1163, 2009)
“The book gives a comprehensive overview of the existing theories on non-equilibrium thermodynamics. … a good introduction for Ph.D. students and researchers intending to work in the field of non-equilibrium thermodynamics. … Several books on non-equilibrium thermodynamics have been published in the last several years, but the present one fills the gap of a unique text that reviews and confronts the several approaches developed, starting from different points of view on such a complex and challenging field.” (Vittorio Romano, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010 b)Authors and Affiliations
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Book Title: Understanding Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics
Book Subtitle: Foundations, Applications, Frontiers
Authors: G. Lebon, D. Jou, J. Casas-Vázquez
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74252-4
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-74251-7Published: 12 December 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-09359-3Published: 19 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-74252-4Published: 12 January 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 326
Topics: Thermodynamics, Fluid- and Aerodynamics, Complex Systems, Physical Chemistry, Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems