The Physics of Energy

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Part I. Basic Energy Physics and Uses: 1. Introduction 2. Mechanical energy 3. Electromagnetic energy 4. Waves and light 5. Thermodynamics I: heat and thermal energy 6. Heat transfer 7. Introduction to quantum physics 8. Thermodynamics II: entropy and temperature 9. Energy in matter 10. Thermal energy conversion 11. Internal combustion engines 12. Phase-change energy conversion 13. Thermal power and heat extraction cycles Part II. Energy Sources: 14. The forces of nature 15. Quantum phenomena in energy systems 16. An overview of nuclear power 17. Structure, properties and decays of nuclei 18. Nuclear energy processes: fission and fusion 19. Nuclear fission reactors and nuclear fusion experiments 20. Ionizing radiation 21. Energy in the universe 22. Solar energy: solar production and radiation 23. Solar energy: solar radiation on Earth 24. Solar thermal energy 25. Photovoltaic solar cells 26. Biological energy 27. Ocean energy flow 28. Wind: a highly variable resource 29. Fluids - the basics 30. Wind turbines 31. Energy from moving water: hydro, wave, tidal, and marine current power 32. Geothermal energy 33. Fossil fuels Part III. Energy System Issues and Externalities: 34. Energy and climate 35. Earth's climate: past, present, and future 36. Energy efficiency, conservation, and changing energy sources 37. Energy storage 38. Electricity generation and transmission.