Scientific Papers, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Stanyon, Ellis

 
9781330494660: Scientific Papers, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Scientific Papers, Vol. 1 brings together J. Willard Gibbs’s landmark work in thermodynamics, vector analysis, and the theory of light. This edition curates key papers that shaped modern physics and chemistry, including graphical methods, geometrical representations, and the equilibrium of heterogeneous substances, along with related investigations and notes.

The volume traces Gibbs’s ideas from foundational concepts to advanced applications in solids, fluids, and electromagnetic theory. It includes unpublished fragments, correspondence, and biographical context that illuminate the development of his influential approach to equilibrium, transformation, and mathematical representation. Readers gain insight into early methods that connect theory with practical problems in science.

What you’ll experience
- Clear introductions to core ideas in thermodynamics and the mathematics Gibbs used to describe physical systems
- Original papers that explore equilibrium, strain, and the geometry of thermodynamic properties
- A historical perspective on how these ideas influenced later work in physics and chemistry
- Supplementary material and editorial notes that aid understanding of the scientific context

Ideal for readers of the history of science, thermodynamics, and the mathematical foundations of physical theory who want direct access to Gibbs’s pioneering writings.

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9780656996155: Scientific Papers, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0656996153 ISBN 13 :  9780656996155
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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