Seeking to explain thermodynamics based on moving and interacting atoms

The Machinery Underneath – update on my 2nd thermodynamics book

I just completed Chapter 9 of my continually evolving book, The Machinery Underneath, and wanted to share the new material here. As this is a work-in-progress, I embrace the theme of continuous improvement and so welcome your feedback.

Here is the table of contents. The new chapters are 6 – 9.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 – The origin of the periodic table

Chapter 2 – The atom

Chapter 3 – Energy, mass, and the conservation laws

Chapter 4 – The movement of atoms

Chapter 5 – The Mass and Energy Balance (w/ Stories From The Field)

Chapter 6 – Energy and the 1st Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 7 – Entropy and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 8 – The Boltzmann energy distribution – illustrated

Chapter 9 – Micro-to-Macro: setting the stage

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Hi! I’m Bob Hanlon. After earning my Sc.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and enjoying a long career in both industry and academia, I’ve returned to school, my own self-guided school, seeking to better understand the world of thermodynamics. Please join me on my journey.

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