Basic Thermodynamics

by E. Guha

The book presents a clear and simple exposition of thermodynamic principles, penetrating its fundamental ideas and appreciating the logical development of thermodynamic reasoning. Basic Thermodynamics treats applications in various branches in detail, presenting worked examples and set of problems to accompany each chapter.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Temperature
• Thermodynamic Quasistatic Processes and Work
• Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics
• The Second Law of Thermodynamics
• Consequences of the Second Law
• General Thermodynamics Relations
• Thermodynamics Potentials
• Low Temperatures
• Thermodynamics of Radiation
• Power and Refrigeration Cycles
• References
• Index

287 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Niharendu Barman · Rating 3 out of 5]

its ok