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
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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.
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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.

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