Commonly Asked Questions in Thermodynamics - 9781420086959

Have you ever had a question that keeps persisting and for which you cannot find a clear answer? Is the question seemingly so "simple" that the problem is glossed over in most resources, or skipped entirely? CRC Press/Taylor and Francis is pleased to introduce a new series of books that address Commonly Asked Questions in... the major scientific and technical disciplines of today. It is designed as a resource for anyone from students and researchers to practicing professionals in related areas. The books are organized in a user friendly Question & Answer format. The questions presented progress from very broad to more specific, with answers that give clear and concise explanations. Illustrations, diagrams, and tables are incorporated throughout wherever helpful.

Thermodynamics is a core discipline with applications in and principles underlying almost every scientific discipline pursued today, from nanoscale biochemical engineering to astrophysics. Highlighting chemical thermodynamics in particular, Commonly Asked Questions in Thermodynamics is written in an easy-to-understand style and provides a wealth of fundamental information, simple illustrations, and extensive references for further research and specific data.

Designed for scientists and engineers ranging from the undergraduate to the research frontier, this indispensible guide presents clear explanations for topics with wide applicability, and reflecting the fact that very often, the most common questions are also the most profound.