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Thermodynamics

by: Enrico Fermi

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 536.7
EAN: 9780486603612
ISBN: 048660361X
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: June 01, 1956
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications

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In this classic of modern science, the Nobel Laureate presents a clear treatment of systems, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, and much more. Calculus required.

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- excellent
I am a recently retired electrical engineer.

One goal I have had for retirement is to try to become knowledgable about energy, on account of it being in my view the most crucial technical issue that will determine the well-being or lack thereof of mankind in the coming years.

As I have read various articles and books on contemporary energy topics, it dawned on me that I need to get a better grounding in thermodynamics and chemistry.

I had one course in thermodynamics ... Read More

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- Good for those with an understanding of Thermo
This book is somewhat outdated. The fundamental concepts are still there and are pretty clear, but there are still things that are assumed of the reader. These assumptions are based on the fact that the reader has knowledge of thermodynamics already. This is actually stated at the beginning of the book. If you are an undergrad taking a thermo class, I do not think this would be a good book to help you in understanding this subject more completely.

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- Classic Lectures on Thermodynamics, A+ for Clarity
These lectures by Enrico Fermi make great reading for undergraduates in chemistry or physics, particularly those undergoing the rigors of physical chemistry and chemical thermodynamics. Fermi writes with clarity, always carefully laying the appropriate groundwork for each topic.
The mathematics assumes familiarity with calculus, including partial differentiation. Fermi provides clear explanations and motivation for the mathematics and the derivations are complete and easy to follow. For example, he carefully ... Read More

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- Excellent book
Thanks for the previous reviewers. Their comments are absolutely correct. This is one of the best book on thermodynamics!
The book is small in size, but contains clear and comprehensive explanations of the subject.
There is usually something I don't like in a book. However, I cannot find a single negative thing about this one. It is that good!

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- the core of thermodynamics
fermi presents thermodynamics with beutiful economy. many other authors obfuscate the subject with extraneous detail, often missing the most important points. fermi misses absolutely nothing of importance, but does not weigh down his explanations with ramblings or tangents either. he presents the bare core of thermodynamics.
though the following analogy is somewhat cheesy, i find it appropriate: most authors who have written on thermo are like beginning kung fu students who do all sorts of fancy moves, backflips, ... Read More

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