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Extended Irreversible Thermodynamics

By Jose Casas-Vazquez , David Jou , Georgy Lebon

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
1998
ISBN
3540607897, 9783540607892
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
5 MB (5604464 bytes)
Edition
2nd rev. and enlarged ed. 1996. Corr. 2nd printing
Pages
403\403
DPI
400
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2014-08-10 20:27:59

Description

This is the first comprehensive monograph on a new thermodynamic theory that goes beyond the classical theory. In contrast to the classical approach, the local equilibrium hypothesis is abandoned, and the basic variables are complemented by non-equilibrium quantities. The statements behind extended thermodynamics are confirmed by the kinetic theory of gases and statistical mechanics. The book covers a wide spectrum of applications, and also contains a wide discussion of the foundations and the scope of the most current theories of non-equilibrium thermodynamics. The new edition reflects new developments and contains a new chapter on the interplay between hydrodynamics and thermodynamics, a field of active research.

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