03217cam a22005657 4500 9781003121053 FlBoTFG 20251030122228.0 m o d cr |n||||||||| 240911s2024 xx o 0|| 0 eng d OCoLC-P eng OCoLC-P 9781040114711 (electronic bk.) 1040114717 (electronic bk.) 9781040114674 1040114679 9781003121053 (electronic bk.) 1003121055 (electronic bk.) 0367638665 9780367638665 0367638681 9780367638689 10.1201/9781003121053 doi (OCoLC)1455329050 (OCoLC-P)1455329050 QC318.E57 SCI 005000 bisacsh SCI 000000 bisacsh SCI 015000 bisacsh PHVB bicssc Allday, Jonathan. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjFvvxgXbKrGPM6gmjWrHK 92780 INTRODUCTION TO ENTROPY [electronic resource] : the way of the world. [S.l.] : CRC PRESS, 2024. 1 online resource text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The concept of entropy arises in diverse branches of science, including physics, where it plays a crucial role. However, the nature of entropy as a unifying concept is not widely discussed--it is dealt with in a piecemeal manner within different contexts. The interpretation of the concept is also subtly different in each case. This book will draw these diverse threads together and present entropy as one of the crucial physical concepts. It will cover a range of different applications of entropy, from the classical theory of thermodynamics, the statistical approach, entropy in quantum theory, information theory and finally, its manifestation in black hole physics. Each will be presented in a manner suitable for undergraduates and interested laypersons with no previous knowledge. The book will take an overview of these areas and see to what extent the concept of entropy is being treated in the same way in each, and how it differs. Key Features: Provides an accessible introduction to the exciting topic of entropy, setting out its manifestations in classical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and information theory Covers applications in black holes, quantum theory, and Big Bang cosmology OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record. Entropy. 59664 SCIENCE / Astrophysics & Space Science bisacsh 92781 SCIENCE / General bisacsh 92782 SCIENCE / Cosmology bisacsh 92783 Hands, Simon. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjrJcWX9MjgVtQ774wBwYP 92784 Taylor & Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003121053 OCLC metadata license agreement http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf E-Books 67392 67392