Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire

And Other Papers on the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, General Physics
Cover of the book Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire by Sadi Carnot, Dover Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sadi Carnot ISBN: 9780486174549
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: May 9, 2012
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Sadi Carnot
ISBN: 9780486174549
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: May 9, 2012
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English
The title essay, along with other papers in this volume, laid the foundation of modern thermodynamics. Highly readable, "Reflections" contains no arguments that depend on calculus, examining the relation between heat and work in terms of heat in steam engines, air-engines, and an internal combustion machine. Translation of 1890 edition.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The title essay, along with other papers in this volume, laid the foundation of modern thermodynamics. Highly readable, "Reflections" contains no arguments that depend on calculus, examining the relation between heat and work in terms of heat in steam engines, air-engines, and an internal combustion machine. Translation of 1890 edition.

More books from Dover Publications

Cover of the book A History of Greek Mathematics, Volume II by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Applications of Model Theory to Functional Analysis by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Abstract Design and How to Create It by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book The Way of Perfection by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Cane by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Arab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One Nights by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Molecular Vibrations by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book South Wind by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Barber's Turn-of-the-Century Houses by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Mathematics, Magic and Mystery by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book A First Book of American Folk Songs by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book The Story of King Arthur and Other Celtic Heroes by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Traditional Japanese Family Crests for Artists and Craftspeople by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book Finite Elements of Nonlinear Continua by Sadi Carnot
Cover of the book A Tale of a Tub by Sadi Carnot
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy