Description: 'Ben-Naim convincingly argues that SMI not only gives a simpler and more broadly applicable definition of entropy, but also clears up much of the historical and modern confusion surrounding the second law. This book will interest any individual who wants to understand how SMI gives a clear definition of entroy.'CHOICE ConnectThis 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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EAN: 9789813147676
UPC: 9789813147676
ISBN: 9789813147676
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Item Height: 1.3 cm
Item Length: 22.6 cm
Item Weight: 0.47 kg
Item Width: 15.2 cm
Subject Area: Mechanical Engineering
Author: Arieh Ben-Naim
Publication Name: Entropy: the Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Subject: Chemistry, Physics
Publication Year: 2016
Type: Textbook
Number of Pages: 296 Pages