Entropy And The Second Law: Interpretation And Misss-Interpretationsss - Softcover

Ben-Naim, Arieh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 981437489X ISBN 13: 9789814374897

Publisher: Wspc, 2012

Synopsis

This book presents a clear and readable description of one of the most mysterious concepts of physics: Entropy. It contains a self-learning kit that guides the reader in understanding the concepts of entropy. In the first part, the reader is asked to play the familiar twenty-Question game. Once the reader feels comfortable with playing this game and acquires proficiency in playing the game effectively (intelligently), he or she will be able to capture the elusive and used-to-be mysterious concept of entropy.There will be no more speculative or arbitrary interpretations, nor "older" or "modern" views of entropy. This book will guide readers in choosing their own interpretation of entropy.

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This book presents a clear and readable description of one of the most mysterious concepts of physics: Entropy. It contains a self-learning kit that guides the reader in understanding the concepts of entropy. In the first part, the reader is asked to play a familiar 20-Question game. Once the reader feels comfortable with playing this game and acquires proficiency in playing the game effectively (intelligently), he or she will be able to capture the elusive and used-to-be mysterious concept of entropy.

There will be no more speculative interpretations, nor the more arbitrary "older" or "modern" views of entropy. This book will guide readers in choosing their own interpretation of entropy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wspc
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 981437489X
• ISBN 13: 9789814374897
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 294