Theory of Heat
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"Theory of Heat" by James Clerk Maxwell is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Best known for his theory of electromagnetism, James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79) was Cambridge University's first Cavendish Professor of Experimental Physics. Albert Einstein described his work as 'the most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since the time of Newton'. He carried out brilliant work in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, laying the foundation for the kinetic theory of gases. This book, published originally in 1871, summarises his work in this field. It includes the 'Maxwell relations' that still feature in every standard text on thermodynamics. It also outlines his famous thought experiment, later named Maxwell's 'demon'. This idea, which appeared to contradict the second law of thermodynamics, would inspire scientific debate well into the twentieth century. More recently, it has sparked developments in the new sciences of nanotechnology and quantum computing.
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"Theory of Heat" by James Clerk Maxwell is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Topic: Thermal Effects
Author: James Clerk Maxwell
Who this is for:
- Physics students
- Science-minded readers
- Readers building technical understanding
Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.
Best known for his theory of electromagnetism, James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79) was Cambridge University's first Cavendish Professor of Experimental Physics. Albert Einstein described his work as 'the most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since the time of Newton'. He carried out brilliant work in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, laying the foundation for the kinetic theory of gases. This book, published originally in 1871, summarises his work in this field. It includes the 'Maxwell relations' that still feature in every standard text on thermodynamics. It also outlines his famous thought experiment, later named Maxwell's 'demon'. This idea, which appeared to contradict the second law of thermodynamics, would inspire scientific debate well into the twentieth century. More recently, it has sparked developments in the new sciences of nanotechnology and quantum computing.
| Author | James Clerk Maxwell |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2011-06-02 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781108032018 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Thermal Effects |
| Series | Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences |
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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