The book provides a systematic introduction into the fundamental ideas of
thermodynamics at a somewhat advanced level. And it exhibits many applications
of the theory in the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, physical
chemistry, and materials science. The universal equations of balance are strictly
separated from the constitutive equations which characterize the behavior of
material bodies, mostly gases, vapors, and liquids. Some selected solids like
rubber, gels and shape memory alloys are considered as well.

Both authors have taught students of the subject for many years at the Technical
University of Berlin, and they have actively participated in modern research in
thermodynamics.

Historical annotations offer some relaxing moments for the reader.

http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Thermodynamics-Applications-Historical-Annotations/dp/3540746455

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