{"product_id":"9781402004162","title":"Understanding Chemical Reactivity: Fundamentals and Applications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Chemical Reactivity: Fundamentals and Applications\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eShiner, J.S.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntropy and entropy generation play essential roles in our  understanding of many diverse phenomena ranging from cosmology to  biology. Their importance is manifest in areas of immediate practical  interest such as the provision of global energy as well as in others  of a more fundamental flavour such as the source of order and  complexity in nature. They also form the basis of most modern  formulations of both equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamics.  Today much progress is being made in our understanding of entropy and  entropy generation in both fundamental aspects and application to  concrete problems. The purpose of this volume is to present some of  these recent and important results in a manner that not only appeals  to the entropy specialist but also makes them accessible to the  nonspecialist looking for an overview of the field. \u003cbr\u003e  This book contains fourteen contributions by leading scientists in  their fields. The content covers such topics as quantum  thermodynamics, nonlinear processes, gravitational and irreversible  thermodynamics, the thermodynamics of Taylor dispersion, higher order  transport, the mesoscopic theory of liquid crystals, simulated  annealing, information and biological aspects, global energy,  photovoltaics, heat and mass transport and nonlinear electrochemical  systems. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eAudience:\u003c\/em\u003e This work will be of value to physicists, chemists,  biologists and engineers interested in the theory and applications of  entropy and its generation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2001-11-30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781402004162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/0-306-46932-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 246\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378651709580,"sku":"9781402004162","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781402004162.jpg?v=1775709531","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781402004162","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}