The use of purely thermal data in calculating the position of equilibrium in a chemical reaction is the focus of this text, which highlights the physical content of thermodynamics, as distinct from purely mathematical aspects. Numerous problems and fully worked illustrative examples. 1970 edition. Unabridged republication of the Reading, Massachusetts, 1970 edition.
Understanding Thermodynamics by H.C. Van Ness Clear treatment of systems and first and second laws of thermodynamics features informal language, vivid and lively examples, and fresh perspectives. Excellent supplement for undergraduate science or engineering class.
Elementary Statistical Physics by Charles Kittel Graduate-level text covers properties of the Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions; the interrelated subjects of fluctuations, thermal noise, and Brownian movement; and the thermodynamics of irreversible processes. 1958 edition.
Thermodynamics by Enrico Fermi 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.
