Thermodynamics

The principles of thermodynamics characterize physical and chemical processes across the sciences, providing essential insight and allowing better prediction and refinement for a broad range of applications. Thermodynamics, Fifth Edition, is an authoritative guide to physical and chemical processes based on classical thermodynamic principles. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles with a combination of theory and practice, demonstrating their application to a variety of disciplines.

Revised and updated to include new material and novel formulations, this edition features a new chapter on algebraic power laws and Fisher information theory, along with detailed updates on irreversible phenomena, Landau theory, self-assembly, Caratheodory's theorem, and the effects of externally applied fields.

Drawing on the experience of its expert author, Thermodynamics, Fifth Edition is a useful tool for both graduate students and professional chemists and physicists who wish to acquire a more sophisticated overview of thermodynamics and related subject matter.

• Updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, including a new chapter on algebraic power laws and Fisher information theory
• Includes clear explanations of abstract theoretical concepts
• Provides exhaustive coverage of graphical, numerical, and analytical computational techniques