Modern Thermodynamics

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Arieh Ben-naim (The Hebrew Univ Of Jerusalem, Israel) Diego Casadei (Univ Of Applied Sciences & Arts, Switzerland & Univ Of Birmingham, Uk)

Modern Thermodynamics

Arieh Ben-naim (The Hebrew Univ Of Jerusalem, Israel), Diego Casadei (Univ Of Applied Sciences & Arts, Switzerland & Univ Of Birmingham, Uk)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
27 October 2016

Thermodynamics & heat; Thermochemistry & chemical thermodynamics

This textbook introduces thermodynamics with a modern approach, starting from four fundamental physical facts (the atomic nature of matter, the indistinguishability of atoms and molecules of the same species, the uncertainty principle, and the existence of equilibrium states) and analyzing the behavior of complex systems with the tools of information theory, in particular with Shannon's measure of information (or SMI), which can be defined on any probability distribution. SMI is defined and its properties and time evolution are illustrated, and it is shown that the entropy is a particular type of SMI, i.e. the SMI related to the phase-space distribution for a macroscopic system at equilibrium. The connection to SMI allows the reader to understand what entropy is and why isolated systems follow the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The Second Llaw is also formulated for other systems, not thermally isolated and even open with respect to the transfer of particles. All the fundamental aspects of thermodynamics are derived and illustrated with several examples in the first part of the book. The second part addresses important applications of thermodynamics, covering phase transitions, mixtures and solutions (including the Kirkwood-Buff approach and solvation thermodynamics), chemical equilibrium, and the outstanding properties of water.

This textbook is unique in two aspects. First, thermodynamics is introduced with a novel approach, based on information theory applied to macroscopic systems at equilibrium. It is shown that entropy is a particular case of Shannon's measure of information (SMI), and the properties and time evolution of the SMI are used to explain the Second Law of Thermodynamics. This represents a real breakthrough, as classical thermodynamics cannot explain entropy, nor clarify why systems should obey the Second Law. Second, this textbook offers the reader the possibility to get in touch with important and advanced applications of thermodynamics, to address the topics discussed in the second part of the book. Although they may go beyond the content of a typical introductory course on thermodynamics, some of them can be important in the curriculum chosen by the student. At the same time, they are of appealing interest to more advanced scholars.

By: Arieh Ben-naim (The Hebrew Univ Of Jerusalem Israel), Diego Casadei (Univ Of Applied Sciences & Arts, Switzerland & Univ Of Birmingham, Uk)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9789813200760
ISBN 10: 9813200766
Pages: 372
Publication Date: 27 October 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Fundamentals: Introduction and Overview; The Historical Development of Thermodynamics; Elements of Probability Theory; Shannon's Measure of Information; Three Theorems on Shannon's Measure of Information; The Entropy Function of a Classical Ideal Gas; Thermodynamics of Ideal Gas; The Fundamental Principles of Thermodynamics; Applications: The Phase Rule and Phase Diagrams; Mixtures and Solutions; Chemical Equilibrium; Water and Aqueous Solutions; Appendices: Solutions to Exercises; Mathematics;

The Phase Rule and Phase Diagrams; Mixtures and Solutions; Chemical Equilibrium; Water and Aqueous Solutions; Appendices:

Reviews for Modern Thermodynamics

Introduction and Overview; The Historical Development of Thermodynamics; Elements of Probability Theory; Shannon's Measure of Information; Three Theorems on Shannon's Measure of Information; The Entropy Function of a Classical Ideal Gas; Thermodynamics of Ideal Gas; The Fundamental Principles of Thermodynamics; Applications: