9781774697818, Basic Thermodynamics, Physics

Basic Thermodynamics

Author:Dr. Pio J Arias
Publication Year2024
ISBN9781774697818
Price$110
PublisherToronto Academic Press
Binding TypePaperback

Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, including the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, and thermodynamic cycles. The book covers topics such as thermodynamic systems, properties of pure substances, heat transfer, and power cycles. It is designed to help students and professionals in the fields of engineering and physics develop a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. With clear explanations and numerous examples, this book is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in the field of thermodynamics.
Author(s) Bio

Pio J. Arias is a prominent physicist with a Ph.D. from the Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela. He is currently an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah, where he researches condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics. Dr. Arias has published numerous articles in top-tier scientific journals, and grants from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy have supported his research. Dr. Arias began his career as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he conducted groundbreaking research on novel materials' electronic and optical properties. He then joined the faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he served as an assistant professor of physics and applied mathematics before joining the faculty at the University of Utah in 2011.