"Thermodynamics of Materials" introduces the basic underlying principles of thermodynamics as well as their applicability to the behavior of all classes of materials. The book includes the new field of nanothermodynamics.

"Thermodynamics of Materials" introduces the basic underlying principles of thermodynamics as well as their applicability to the behavior of all classes of materials, while providing an integrated approach from macro- (or classical) thermodynamics to meso- and nanothermodynamics, and microscopic (or statistical) thermodynamics. The book is intended for scientists, engineers and graduate students in all fields involving materials science-related disciplines.

Both Dr. Qing Jiang and Dr. Zi Wen are professors at Jilin University.

Covering all classes of materials

Integrating macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic thermodynamics

Including the new field of nanothermodynamics

Stressing physical thermodynamics of materials

Many of interesting and non-traditional topics in thermodynamics are introduced at a graduate level

Contenu
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics.- Statistical Thermodynamics.- Heat Capacity, Entropy, and Nanothermodynamics.- Phase Diagrams.- Thermodynamics of Phase Transitions.- Thermodynamics of Interfaces.