Theory of Heat: "From Beginner to Advanced", by J. Clerk Maxwell
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Theory of Heat: "From Beginner to Advanced", by J. Clerk Maxwell
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THE AIM of this book is to exhibit the scientific connexion of the various steps by which our knowledge of the phenomena of heat has been extended. The first of these steps is the invention of the thermometer, by which the registration and comparison of temperatures is rendered possible. The second step is the measurement of quantities of heat, or Calorimetry. The whole science of heat is founded on Thermometry and Calorimetry, and when these operations are understood we may proceed to the third step, which is the investigation of those relations between the thermal and the mechanical properties of substances which form the subject of Thermodynamics. The whole of this part of the subject depends on the consideration of the Intrinsic Energy of a system of bodies, as depending on the temperature and physical state, as well as the form, motion, and relative position of these bodies. Of this energy, however, only a part is available for the purpose of producing mechanical work, and though the energy itself is indestructible, the available part is liable to diminution by the action of certain natural processes, such as conduction and radiation of heat, friction, and viscosity. THE DISTINCTION between hot bodies and cold ones is familiar to all, and is associated in our minds with the difference of the sensations which we experience in touching various substances, according as they are hot or cold. The intensity of these sensations is susceptible of degrees, so that we may estimate one body to be hotter or colder than another by the touch. The words hot, warm, cool, cold are associated in our minds with a series of sensations which we suppose to indicate a corresponding series of states of an object with respect to heat. We use these words, therefore, as the names of these states of the object, or, in scientific language, they are the names of Temperatures, the word hot indicating a high temperature, cold a low temperature, and the intermediate terms intermediate temperatures, while the word temperature itself is a general term intended to apply to any one of these states of the object.
Theory of Heat: "From Beginner to Advanced", by J. Clerk Maxwell- Published on: 2015-09-26
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x .73" w x 8.50" l, 1.67 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 324 pages
About the Author James Clerk Maxwell (1831 – 1879) was a Scottish scientist in the field of mathematical physics. His most notable achievement was to formulate the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation, bringing together for the first time electricity, magnetism, and light as manifestations of the same phenomenon. Maxwell's equations for electromagnetism have been called the "second great unification in physics" after the first one realised by Isaac Newton. With the publication of A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field in 1865, Maxwell demonstrated that electric and magnetic fields travel through space as waves moving at the speed of light. Maxwell proposed that light is an undulation in the same medium that is the cause of electric and magnetic phenomena. The unification of light and electrical phenomena led to the prediction of the existence of radio waves. Maxwell helped develop the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, a statistical means of describing aspects of the kinetic theory of gases. He is also known for presenting the first durable colour photograph in 1861 and for his foundational work on analysing the rigidity of rod-and-joint frameworks (trusses) like those in many bridges. His discoveries helped usher in the era of modern physics, laying the foundation for such fields as special relativity and quantum mechanics. Many physicists regard Maxwell as the 19th-century scientist having the greatest influence on 20th-century physics. His contributions to the science are considered by many to be of the same magnitude as those of Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. In the millennium poll—a survey of the 100 most prominent physicists—Maxwell was voted the third greatest physicist of all time, behind only Newton and Einstein. On the centenary of Maxwell's birthday, Einstein described Maxwell's work as the "most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since the time of Newton".
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. This is an awesome book! By S. Stokes Maxwell does a great job of explaining thermodynamics in a manner that is clear to anyone with a term of physics. This was written at a time when people took the time to show all of the steps.Maxwell is one of the brightest stars of the physics universe and everything we do in our current culture is based on his work.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is a great book which enlightens and yes it entertains. By kikeo58 This book reminds me of what is best about Science. James Clerk Maxwell has a genuine love of the topic. The bookis a monogram from over 100 years ago, thus the material is dated and even wrong in some areas. (We did learn something after all.)But, Maxwell approaches every subject as though it was special and worthy of the utmost interest.The book has a delight on every page. These were the days when Science was wonderful and experiments that you could actually dotold you something useful. I find myself laughing and running to share some tidbit with a colleague.They too are fascinated even though we all had this material many years ago.Most authors today hurry from one equation to another with very little understanding of what it actually means.Maxwell cares not a fig about the equations. He wants to talk about what it means! He jumps from anecdote toanecdote relating common sense ideas behind every subject in the realm of thermal science.For example, he introduces the concept of radiation by talking about focusing light on air bubbles in a large ice block.The bubbles heat up and a crystal star is formed without melting the ice along the path of the light. You can tell thatMaxwell is delighted and you get the idea immediately. Max Planck borrowed the story for his own book on Thermodynamics.This is just one of the many anecdotes in the book that illustratethe topic. He even shares some of his frustration about the instruments available to him in the nineteenth century.I found it charming that he even suggests sending your thermometers to Kew to have them calibrated.That does not mean that he is careless. Maxwell spends many paragraphs trying to be clear about the subject.He carefully distinguishes between what is heat and what is a countable number related to the measure of heat.That care is sadly missed today. He relates why glass thermometers lose their precision over time, the glasscontracts as it cools over months and even years.I could go on and on. But read it yourself. He wrote it on a level that any high school student could comprehend.It is a great book from a fun man who is devoted to teaching. You may even learn something. I did.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Kindle version hard to read By tkimper Very interesting study of Maxwell's thought process and didactic style, but there are so many ridiculous typos that it seems that whoever published it never read it. None of the formulas, graphs or other illustrations make it through the transition to e-book format. I don't know what that is about, but but it doesn't seem that formidable a challenge to FIX THAT DEFECTso readers with some math and scientific education can follow that part of the presentation.
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