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The physics of energy /
"The Physics of Energy provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the scientific principles governing energy sources, uses, and systems. This definitive textbook traces the flow of energy from sources such as solar power, nuclear power, wind power, water power, and fossil fuels thr...
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Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press ,
2019 .
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Inhaltsangabe:
- Mechanical energy
- Electromagnetic energy
- Waves and light
- Thermodynamics I: Heat and thermal energy
- Heat transfer
- Introduction to quantum physics
- Thermodynamics II: Entropy and temperature
- Energy in matter
- Thermal energy conversion
- Internal combustion engines
- Phase change energy conversion
- Thermal power and heat extraction cycles
- The forces of nature
- Quantum phenomena in energy systems
- An overview of nuclear power
- Structure properties and decays of nuclei
- Nuclear energy processes: Fission and fusion
- Nuclear fission reactors and nuclear fusion experiments
- Ionizing radiation
- Energy in the universe
- Solar energy: Solar production and radiation
- Solar energy: Solar radiation on Earth
- Solar thermal energy
- Photovoltaic solar cells
- Biological energy
- Ocean energy flow
- Wind: A highly variable resource
- Fluids: The basics
- Wind turbines
- Energy from moving water: Hydro wave tidal and marine current power
- Geothermal energy
- Fossil fuels
- Energy and climate
- Earth's climate: Past present and future
- Energy efficiency conservation and changing energy sources
- Energy storage
- Electricity generation and transmission.