Reflections on the Motive Power of Heat: And on Machines Fitted to Develop That Power (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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The raison d'être of the following translation of the famous work of Carnot is not the usual one, either with the Publishers or the Editor - expectation of gain in either purse or fame. Neither could reasonably be anticipated from the reproduction of the work of an author of more than a half-century ago, in a field then unrecognized, and to-day familiar to but few; and especially when, as is in this case the fact, the work itself has been long out of date as a scientific authority, even had it ever held such a position. It could not be presumed that a very large proportion of even the men of science of the English-speaking world would be sufficiently familiar with the subject, or interested in its origin, to purchase such a relic of a primitive period as is this little book. Nor could the translation of the work, or the gathering together by the Editor of related matter, be supposed likely to be productive of any form of compensation. The book is published as matter of limited but most intense scientific interest, and on that score only.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of heat and its ability to generate power. It explores the history and science behind heat engines, particularly the steam engine, which the author sees as a revolutionary force in the development of modern civilization. The book examines how heat engines work and the principles that govern their efficiency, delving into the concepts of temperature range, energy transfer, and the relationship between heat and mechanical work. Published in the early 19th century, the book stands as a testament to the author's insightful understanding of the potential of heat as a source of power. The author's observations about the science behind heat engines were particularly remarkable for their time, anticipating some of the fundamental principles later discovered and developed by other prominent scientists. This book remains a valuable historical record of the development of the science of thermodynamics, and offers a glimpse into the early thinking about the relationship between heat and power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332240210_0
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