Screen LibraryEntropy : the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth /
"This 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 entir...
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World Scientific,
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| Publisher Address: | New Jersey : |
| Publication Dates: | [2017] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"This 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 present |
| Carrier Form: | xix, 274 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-271) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9789813147676 9813147679 9789813147669 9813147660 |
| Index Number: | QC318 |
| CLC: | O414.11 |
| Call Number: | O414.11/B456-2 |
| Contents: | The various definitions of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics -- Interpretation and misinterpretations of entropy -- Applications and misapplications of entropy. |