Principles of Modern Thermodynamics

Written by a veteran professor with international experience, Principles of Modern Thermodynamics presents a solid treatment of the basics as well as more advanced concepts of thermodynamics. Assuming no prior knowledge of thermodynamics, the author begins with an introduction to the subject, supplying definitions and giving a brief overview of the way in which thermodynamics can be used. The book proceeds to discuss the four laws of thermodynamics, including the applications of the first and second laws, and investigate the various thermodynamic cycles. The more advanced chapters deal with thermochemistry, free energy and chemical equilibrium, phase equilibria of multicomponent systems, and the thermodynamics of solutions.
With the development of new derivations of many standard formulae, the author clarifies the physical significance of the formulae without sacrificing logical rigor. The use of these new derivations means that the level of mathematics can be kept to a minimum. To assist in the understanding of the physical implications, he also includes numerous worked examples, exercises, and appendices, which give various standard data.
Accessible yet comprehensive, this book is suitable both for students and for physicists, geologists, materials scientists, and chemical engineers.