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# Classic physics mastery Core concepts of energy & entropy Deep dive into thermodynamic laws Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics)

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> 🔥 Unlock the power of energy with Fermi’s timeless thermodynamics!

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## Key Features

- • **Join the Elite Readers:** Ranked top 10 in Thermodynamics and Mechanics books, this classic is a must-have for serious learners and industry leaders.
- • **Think Like a Physicist:** Engage with concepts through logical reasoning, not rote memorization—perfect for engineers and science professionals.
- • **Explore Energy’s Core:** Understand the first and second laws of thermodynamics with real-world relevance to energy transformation and entropy.
- • **Master the Fundamentals:** Fermi’s clear, physicist-level explanations make complex thermodynamics accessible without oversimplification.
- • **Build a Solid Foundation:** Ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in energy, heat engines, and entropy for future-proof expertise.

## Overview

Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics) by Enrico Fermi is a highly regarded, concise textbook that offers a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Perfect for engineers, physicists, and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of energy, heat, and entropy, this classic book combines clarity with depth, making complex concepts intuitive and relevant. With strong reviews and top rankings in physics and mechanics categories, it’s a must-read for anyone serious about mastering energy science.

## Description

Indisputably, this is a modern classic of science. Based on a course of lectures delivered by the author at Columbia University, the text is elementary in treatment and remarkable for its clarity and organization. Although it is assumed that the reader is familiar with the fundamental facts of thermometry and calorimetry, no advanced mathematics beyond calculus is assumed. Partial contents: thermodynamic systems, the first law of thermodynamics (application, adiabatic transformations), the second law of thermodynamics (Carnot cycle, absolute thermodynamic temperature, thermal engines), the entropy (properties of cycles, entropy of a system whose states can be represented on a (V, p) diagram, Clapeyron and Van der Waals equations), thermodynamic potentials (free energy, thermodynamic potential at constant pressure, the phase rule, thermodynamics of the reversible electric cell), gaseous reactions (chemical equilibria in gases, Van't Hoff reaction box, another proof of the equation of gaseous equilibria, principle of Le Chatelier), the thermodynamics of dilute solutions (osmotic pressure, chemical equilibria in solutions, the distribution of a solute between 2 phases vapor pressure, boiling and freezing points), the entropy constant (Nernst's theorem, thermal ionization of a gas, thermionic effect, etc.).

Review: Best reference you can get for thermodynamics. - This is a classic. The most compact, concise, and complete introduction to thermodynamics that I have ever found. Fermi explains the physics and lets the math run along behind. It was required for my physics class and it was a tremendous help when I studied chemistry. Both the macro and micro viewpoints are contained here.
Review: excellent - I am a recently retired electrical engineer. One goal I have had for retirement is to try to become knowledgable about energy, on account of it being in my view the most crucial technical issue that will determine the well-being or lack thereof of mankind in the coming years. As I have read various articles and books on contemporary energy topics, it dawned on me that I need to get a better grounding in thermodynamics and chemistry. I had one course in thermodynamics in school, but, as an EE, I think I just learned it well enough to pass the tests without understanding it in depth. There is an excellent book on renewable energy called "Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes" that covers the gamut of energy alternatives, and is geared toward someone with a science/engineering background, as compared to the many books on the topic of energy that are written at a layman's level. There is some good material in the early chapters of that book on thermodynamics and heat engines. However, I felt like I should get a few additional books on thermodynamics to make sure I have a good grasp of the fundamentals. Fermi's book has proved to be very useful in that regard. I have only gone through the chapters on the 1st & second laws and entropy, which I think may be all I need to know for now. I was concerned that a book by Fermi might be over my head. To my delight, I found that is not the case. For me, the level of difficulty was just right- he does not cut corners, but it is at a level where I think most undergraduate engineering students would be able to grasp it without tremendous agony. But, although it is not overly abstract, Fermi approaches the subject from a physicist's perspective, which is: Whatever concept he is covering, he doesn't pull it out of a hat, he explains where it comes from. I believe everything I ever did in my engineering career that was of substance was in an area where I had a decent grasp of the origins of the formulas and concepts I was working with. Fermi's book is the most valuable tool I have found to get such a grounding in the basic laws of thermodynamics. I have only read through the chapter on entropy- I'm not sure whether I will need the rest of the material, but I will probably discover before too long that the answer is yes. I now feel better prepared to read up on practical heat engines. I believe it will be easier to learn such material and I will understand it better on account of having gotten the fundamentals from Fermi's book.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #86,895 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Mechanics #3 in Physics of Entropy #4 in Thermodynamics (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 431 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best reference you can get for thermodynamics.
*by A***R on September 6, 2014*

This is a classic. The most compact, concise, and complete introduction to thermodynamics that I have ever found. Fermi explains the physics and lets the math run along behind. It was required for my physics class and it was a tremendous help when I studied chemistry. Both the macro and micro viewpoints are contained here.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent
*by L***N on August 9, 2008*

I am a recently retired electrical engineer. One goal I have had for retirement is to try to become knowledgable about energy, on account of it being in my view the most crucial technical issue that will determine the well-being or lack thereof of mankind in the coming years. As I have read various articles and books on contemporary energy topics, it dawned on me that I need to get a better grounding in thermodynamics and chemistry. I had one course in thermodynamics in school, but, as an EE, I think I just learned it well enough to pass the tests without understanding it in depth. There is an excellent book on renewable energy called "Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes" that covers the gamut of energy alternatives, and is geared toward someone with a science/engineering background, as compared to the many books on the topic of energy that are written at a layman's level. There is some good material in the early chapters of that book on thermodynamics and heat engines. However, I felt like I should get a few additional books on thermodynamics to make sure I have a good grasp of the fundamentals. Fermi's book has proved to be very useful in that regard. I have only gone through the chapters on the 1st & second laws and entropy, which I think may be all I need to know for now. I was concerned that a book by Fermi might be over my head. To my delight, I found that is not the case. For me, the level of difficulty was just right- he does not cut corners, but it is at a level where I think most undergraduate engineering students would be able to grasp it without tremendous agony. But, although it is not overly abstract, Fermi approaches the subject from a physicist's perspective, which is: Whatever concept he is covering, he doesn't pull it out of a hat, he explains where it comes from. I believe everything I ever did in my engineering career that was of substance was in an area where I had a decent grasp of the origins of the formulas and concepts I was working with. Fermi's book is the most valuable tool I have found to get such a grounding in the basic laws of thermodynamics. I have only read through the chapter on entropy- I'm not sure whether I will need the rest of the material, but I will probably discover before too long that the answer is yes. I now feel better prepared to read up on practical heat engines. I believe it will be easier to learn such material and I will understand it better on account of having gotten the fundamentals from Fermi's book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfectly used
*by W***M on March 11, 2026*

Exactly what I ordered and was expecting; it got here in a zip as well. Sweet deal.

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