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Bricmont, Jean |
Making Sense of Statistical Mechanics |
I12498 |
2022 |
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Beysens, Daniel |
The Physics of Dew, Breath Figures and Dropwise Condensation |
I12488 |
2022 |
Book |
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Kotecha, Isha |
On Generalised Statistical Equilibrium and Discrete Quantum Gravity |
I12487 |
2022 |
Book |
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Ahmed, Nazibuddin |
Thermal and Solutal Convection in Some Hydromagnetic Flows |
I12466 |
2022 |
Book |
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Jiang, Zonglin |
Gaseous Detonation Physics and Its Universal Framework Theory |
I12463 |
2022 |
Book |
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van der Schoot, Paul |
Molecular Theory of Nematic (and Other) Liquid Crystals |
I12439 |
2022 |
Book |
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Hentschke, Reinhard |
Thermodynamics |
I12428 |
2022 |
Book |
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Frisch, H??l??ne |
Radiative Transfer |
I12404 |
2022 |
Book |
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Grassi, Walter |
The Challenges of Time |
I12375 |
2022 |
Book |
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Basaran, Cemal |
Introduction to Unified Mechanics Theory with Applications |
I12372 |
2022 |
Book |
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| Title | Making Sense of Statistical Mechanics |
| Author(s) | Bricmont, Jean |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | X, 368 p. 28 illus., 12 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Many people, including physicists, are confused about what the Second Law of thermodynamics really means, about how it relates to the arrow of time, and about whether it can be derived from classical mechanics. They also wonder what entropy really is: Is it all about information? But, if so, then, what is its relation to fluxes of heat? One might ask similar questions about probabilities: Do they express subjective judgments by us, humans, or do they reflect facts about the world, i.e. frequencies. And what notion of probability is used in the natural sciences, in particular statistical mechanics? This book addresses all of these questions in the clear and pedagogical style for which the author is known. Although valuable as accompaniment to an undergraduate course on statistical mechanics or thermodynamics, it is not a standard course book. Instead it addresses both the essentials and the many subtle questions that are usually brushed under the carpet in such courses. As one of the most lucid accounts of the above questions, it provides enlightening reading for all those seeking answers, including students, lecturers, researchers and philosophers of science |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030917944 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
4. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
5. Physics???Philosophy
6. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
7. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | The Physics of Dew, Breath Figures and Dropwise Condensation |
| Author(s) | Beysens, Daniel |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XVII, 462 p. 217 illus., 185 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | In this book, the author focuses on the physics behind dew, breaths figures, and dropwise condensation phenomena to introduce scientists, engineers and students to the many original processes involved in condensation. Consisting of 15 Chapters, 18 Appendices and over 500 references, the reader learns the needed theoretical backgrounds and formulae to understand the complexity of dropwise condensation. Heat and mass transfer, nucleation and growth on various substrates are considered (solid, liquid, plastic, undergoing phase change or micro-patterned substrates). The particular role of thermal or geometrical discontinuities where growth can be enhanced or reduced, dynamical aspects of self-diffusion, problems related to drop collection by gravity and the optics of dropwise condensation are all discussed. Although the content mainly deals with condensation from humid air, it can readily be generalized to condensation of any substance. The specificities of pure vapor condensation (e.g. steam) are also examined. Numerous images are provided within the text to illustrate the physics. This book is meant for those studying or researching dew and dropwise condensation, but also for individuals wishing to develop their knowledge on the subject. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030904425 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
4. Heat engineering
5. HEAT TRANSFER
6. Hydrology
7. MASS TRANSFER
8. Soft and Granular Matter
9. Soft condensed matter
10. THERMODYNAMICS
11. WATER
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| Title | On Generalised Statistical Equilibrium and Discrete Quantum Gravity |
| Author(s) | Kotecha, Isha |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XIX, 180 p. 25 illus., 5 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Absolute concepts of time and energy are integral to standard thermal physics, but background independent systems are devoid of them. This thesis explores the foundational question of generalising equilibrium statistical mechanics to background independent systems, and applies the resulting formulation to non-perturbative discrete quantum gravity. It offers a discussion of the rich interface of thermal physics and quantum gravity in this context, providing a broad contextualisation of such topics. This work details how standard tools from many-body physics can be generalised to discrete quantum gravity labelled with graph-based, or dual polyhedral, quanta that are common to various approaches like tensorial group field theory, loop quantum gravity, dynamical triangulations and lattice quantum gravity. It provides a systematic investigation, both conceptual and technical, of quantum gravitational Gibbs states, thermofield double vacuum states, and their application in condensate cosmology to probe questions of Big Bang singularity resolution and geometric inflation |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030909697 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Classical and Quantum Gravity
2. COSMOLOGY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. GRAVITATION
6. QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS
7. Quantum Electrodynamics, Relativistic and Many-body Calculations
8. QUANTUM PHYSICS
9. STATISTICAL MECHANICS
10. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Thermal and Solutal Convection in Some Hydromagnetic Flows |
| Author(s) | Ahmed, Nazibuddin |
| Publication | Singapore, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Singapore, 2022. |
| Description | XIX, 199 p. 123 illus., 86 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book presents a theoretical analysis of several problems in thermal and solutal convections in magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) flows. It provides a systemic discussion on the development of fluid dynamics, continuum hypothesis, Newton???s law of viscosity, heat transfer, mass transfer, thermal diffusion, diffusion-thermo-MHD, gray and non-gray gases, Fourier???s law of conduction, and Fick???s law of diffusion in such a way that readers with little knowledge in physics will find it easier to understand the contents. Some physical principles, such as those governing fluid motion, fluid temperature, and fluid concentration, are presented in vector form, allowing the corresponding form to be derived in any orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system. Laplace transform technique in closed form is used to obtain exact solutions to unsteady one-dimensional flow problems, an implicit finite difference method of Crank???Nicholson type is used to solve unsteady two-dimensional flow problems, and an asymptotic series expansion method is used to solve the governing equations of the steady three-dimensional flow problem analytically. Flow and transport phenomena are thoroughly treated in each chapter separately. This book emphasizes the influence of an induced magnetic field. The outcomes of the works are graphically depicted so that readers can gain a tangible understanding of the problems. It also includes a list of inverse Laplace transforms (ILTs) for several specific functions, some of which are not found in the existing literature. The ILTs of special functions are given in brief form and can further be utilized as standard formulae in finding those as special cases. Some new special functions are introduced in the book, along with appropriate definitions. As a result, the formulations for velocity, temperature, concentration, skin friction, Nusselt number, and Sherwood number have been appeared in brief and convenient forms that are uncommon in other literature. This book addresses numerous areas of contemporary magneto-fluid dynamics research that have major implications in engineering. It is primarily intended for researchers working in the field of heat and mass transfer in hydromagnetic flows |
| ISBN,Price | 9789811971532 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Engineering Fluid Dynamics
4. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
5. FLUID MECHANICS
6. Heat engineering
7. HEAT TRANSFER
8. MASS TRANSFER
9. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
10. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Gaseous Detonation Physics and Its Universal Framework Theory |
| Author(s) | Jiang, Zonglin;Teng, Honghui |
| Publication | Singapore, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer Nature Singapore, 2022. |
| Description | XI, 273 p. 228 illus., 60 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book highlights the theories and research progress in gaseous detonation research, and proposes a universal framework theory that overcomes the current research limitations. Gaseous detonation is an extremely fast type of combustion that propagates at supersonic speed in premixed combustible gas. Being self-sustaining and self-organizing with the unique nature of pressure gaining, gaseous detonation and its gas dynamics has been an interdisciplinary frontier for decades. The research of detonation enjoyed its early success from the development of the CJ theory and ZND modeling, but phenomenon is far from being understood quantitatively, and the development of theories to predict the three-dimensional cellular structure remains a formidable task, being essentially a problem in high-speed compressible reacting flow. This theory proposed by the authors??? research group breaks down the limitation of the one-dimensional steady flow hypothesis of the early theories, successfully correlating the propagation and initiation processes of gaseous detonation, and realizing the unified expression of the three-dimensional structure of cell detonation. The book and the proposed open framework is of high value for researchers in conventional applications such as coal mine explosions and chemical plant accidents, and state-of-the-art research fields such as supernova explosion, new aerospace propulsion engines, and detonation-driven hypersonic testing facilities. It is also a driving force for future research of detonation |
| ISBN,Price | 9789811970023 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. CONTINUUM MECHANICS
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Engineering Fluid Dynamics
5. FLUID MECHANICS
6. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Molecular Theory of Nematic (and Other) Liquid Crystals : An Introduction |
| Author(s) | van der Schoot, Paul |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XI, 105 p. 28 illus., 25 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book provides a didactic derivation of the main theories of thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals, revealing the common molecular-theoretic framework that underpins both theories. This unified context will help young researchers in coming to grips with the basics of the simplest of liquid crystals, being uniaxial nematic liquid crystals, easing them into the intricacies of more complex forms of such materials irrespective of whether they are thermotropic or lyotropic. The coverage provides a theoretical understanding of the phase behaviour, that is, what drives molecules and particles to spontaneously align themselves, as well as an appreciation of the role of entropy, energy and so on. The focus here is on the main theories for the isotropic-nematic transition, being the Maier-Saupe and the Onsager theories, and how they are derived from a common description, known as (classical) density functional theory (DFT). This book will be a valuable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and experimentalists and engineers who feel intimidated by more formal or rigorous theoretical accounts and textbooks. Exercises at the end of each chapter help the reader to apply the basic concepts also to other types of liquid crystal, in particular the smectic liquid crystal |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030998622 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
4. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
5. Soft and Granular Matter
6. Soft condensed matter
7. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
8. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Thermodynamics : For Physicists, Chemists and Materials Scientists |
| Author(s) | Hentschke, Reinhard |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | X, 348 p. 145 illus., 18 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Concise, detailed, and transparently structured, this upper-level undergraduate textbook is an excellent resource for a one-semester course on thermodynamics for students majoring in physics, chemistry, or materials science. Throughout the seven chapters and three-part appendix, students benefit from numerous practical examples and solved problems ranging in broad scope from cosmic to molecular evolution; cloud formation to rubber elasticity; and Carnot engines to Monte Carlo simulation of phase equilibria. Lauded in Physics Today as ???a valuable resource for students and faculty???, Hentschke???s Thermodynamics presents in this long-anticipated second edition new and extended coverage of a range of topical material, such as thermodynamics of the universe and atmospheric thermodynamics, while also featuring a more application-oriented treatment of surfaces, interfaces, and polymers. Touching on subjects throughout soft-matter physics, superconductors, and complex fluids, this textbook delivers the foundation and breadth of scope necessary to prepare undergraduate students for further study in this timeless yet ever-changing field |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030938796 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
5. Heat engineering
6. HEAT TRANSFER
7. MASS TRANSFER
8. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
9. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
10. SYSTEM THEORY
11. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
12. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Radiative Transfer : An Introduction to Exact and Asymptotic Methods |
| Author(s) | Frisch, H??l??ne |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XXXII, 593 p. 50 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book discusses analytic and asymptotic methods relevant to radiative transfer in dilute media, such as stellar and planetary atmospheres. Several methods, providing exact expressions for the radiation field in a semi-infinite atmosphere, are described in detail and applied to unpolarized and polarized continuous spectra and spectral lines. Among these methods, the Wiener???Hopf method, introduced in 1931 for a stellar atmospheric problem, is used today in fields such as solid mechanics, diffraction theory, or mathematical finance. Asymptotic analyses are carried out on unpolarized and polarized radiative transfer equations and on a discrete time random walk. Applicable when photons undergo a large number of scatterings, they provide criteria to distinguish between large-scale diffusive and non-diffusive behaviors, typical scales of variation of the radiation field, such as the thermalization length, and specific descriptions for regions close and far from boundaries. Its well organized synthetic view of exact and asymptotic methods of radiative transfer makes this book a valuable resource for both graduate students and professional scientists in astrophysics and beyond |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030952471 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROPHYSICS
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
5. Heat engineering
6. HEAT TRANSFER
7. Light-Matter Interaction
8. MASS TRANSFER
9. Mathematical Methods in Physics
10. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
11. OPTICS
12. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | The Challenges of Time : Myth, Physics, Environment |
| Author(s) | Grassi, Walter |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | X, 146 p. 44 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book represents a journey through the history of science in regards to the concept of time, specifically, the question as to whether it is absolute, relative, or irreversible. The best-known contribution, or at least the most popular one, came from Einstein. He took the illusion that time was universal, a concept dating back, essentially, to Galileo and Newton, and shattered it, both within and without the scientific community. Thermodynamics teaches us that time has a preferential direction, i.e., forward, and is irreversible, as shown by Prigogine and his theories on dissipative structures and complex systems. Time is not only an ???external spectator??? to what happens, but assiduously takes part in making it happen. The concept of thermodynamics shows us how time is linked with environmental issues, as creator and destroyer. The author explores the relationships of cause and effect and how it can help in measuring the various eras of the planet, as well as understanding the beings that inhabit it. This book will be a valuable read for students, researchers, and interested laypersons alike |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030943721 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. History of Physics and Astronomy
4. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
5. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
6. Physics???History
7. Science???History
8. Science???Philosophy
9. SPECIAL RELATIVITY
10. Special relativity (Physics)
11. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Introduction to Unified Mechanics Theory with Applications |
| Author(s) | Basaran, Cemal |
| Publication | Cham, 1. Imprint: Springer
2. Springer International Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | XVIII, 519 p. 192 illus., 75 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This second edition adds new sections on derivation of dynamic equilibrium equations in unified mechanics theory and solution of an example, derivation of very high cycle fatigue thermodynamic fundamental equation and application/verification with two metal fatigue examples, derivation of thermodynamic fundamental equations for metal corrosion, examples of corrosion ??? fatigue interaction. There is also an example of ultrasonic vibration fatigue and one traditional tension/compression loading in elastic regime. While updated and augmented throughout, the book retains its description of the mathematical formulation and proof of the unified mechanics theory (UMT), which is based on the unification of Newton???s laws and the laws of thermodynamics. It also presents formulations and experimental verifications of the theory for thermal, mechanical, electrical, corrosion, chemical and fatigue loads, and it discusses why the original universal laws of motion proposed by Isaac Newton in 1687 are incomplete. The author provides concrete examples, such as how Newton???s second law, F = ma, gives the initial acceleration of a soccer ball kicked by a player, but does not tell us how and when the ball would come to a stop. Over the course of the text, Dr. Basaran illustrates that Newtonian mechanics does not account for the thermodynamic changes happening in a system over its usable lifetime. And in this context, this book explains how to design a system to perform its intended functions safely over its usable life time and predicts the expected lifetime of the system without using empirical models, a process currently done using Newtonian mechanics and empirical degradation/failure/fatigue models which are curve-fit to test data. Written as a textbook suitable for upper-level undergraduate mechanics courses, as well as first year graduate level courses, this book is the result of over 25 years of scientific activity with the contribution of dozens of scientists from around the world. The Book Presents a mechanics theory without curve fitting polynomials and equilibrium equations without a damping coefficient. Simulates of corrosion without phenomenological models and physics-based prediction of fatigue life without test data. Explains interaction of corrosion and very high cycle fatigue from a thermodynamics perspective with lab verifications |
| ISBN,Price | 9783031186219 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. CLASSICAL MECHANICS
2. CONTINUUM MECHANICS
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. ENGINEERING MECHANICS
6. MECHANICS
7. Mechanics, Applied
8. Solid Mechanics
9. SOLIDS
10. THERMODYNAMICS
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