Entropy Beyond the Second Law

Entropy Beyond the Second LawThis book presents a coherent formulation of all aspects of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with entropy as the unifying theme. By consolidating these approaches into a coherent and self contained framework, it is intended to improve the understanding of this fundamental and fascinating area of physics.

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