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| Summary: | This book places thermodynamics on a system-theoretic foundation so as to harmonize it with classical mechanics. Using the highest standards of exposition and rigor, the authors develop a novel formulation of thermodynamics that can be viewed as a moderate-sized system theory as compared to statistical thermodynamics. This middle-ground theory involves deterministic large-scale dynamical system models that bridge the gap between classical and statistical thermodynamics. The authors' theory is motivated by the fact that a discipline as cardinal as thermodynamics--entrusted with some of the most.
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 187 pages) : illustrations |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index. |
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| ISBN: | 9781400826971
1400826977
9781680159042
1680159046 |
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