Thermodynamics : a dynamical systems approach / Wassim M. Haddad, VijaySekhar Chellaboina, Sergey G. Nersesov.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index.

This book places thermodynamics on a system-theoretic foundation so as to harmonize it with classical mechanics. Using the highest standards of exposition and rigor, the authors develop a novel formulation of thermodynamics that can be viewed as a moderate-sized system theory as compared to statistical thermodynamics. This middle-ground theory involves deterministic large-scale dynamical system models that bridge the gap between classical and statistical thermodynamics. The authors' theory is motivated by the fact that a discipline as cardinal as thermodynamics--entrusted with some of the most.

Machine generated contents note: Ch. 1 Introduction -- Ch. 2 Dynamical system theory -- Ch. 3 systems foundation for thermodynamics -- Ch. 4 Temperature equipartition and the kinetic theory of gases -- Ch. 5 Work, heat, and the Carnot cycle -- Ch. 6 Thermodynamic systems with linear energy exchange -- Ch. 7 Continuum thermodynamics.

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