Four Laws That Drive the Universe

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clarity depth and economy - By: b.w...s, 28 Feb 2008
Introduction

This remarkably slim volume primer for basic principles of `Thermodynamics' shows great clarity & economy in its descriptions. If you saw this on a shelf you might consider its of a low academic quality, but i.m.h.o this is a mistake. However please note, this does not contain explicit mathematical descriptions, such as Partial derivatives equations using Vector Calculus e.g. DIV, GRAD, Curl or anything approaching this, so please bear this in mind.

What does it cover?

The Prof. begins by defining energy principles that alllow for the quickest, clearest comprehension. The mathematical supporting these statements is largely removed to give an orientating guide to understanding of the reader in the main features of this topic. Topics described with superb clarity are the 'Zeroth Law', & the concept of temperature & work, the conservation of energy, descriptive features about the second law with regard to entropy & work in `Carnot heat engines', & finishing with the unattainably nature of zero k & how this follows into basic quantum theory.

Summary

For what's its worth I have seen a Dr. Engineering (I will not name) use this book as the basis for his lectures. He regarded this volume possessing "deep understanding for a new students perspective" & "is the model of clarity often used by senior tutors to compare their own teaching styles".

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