FROM HEAT TO THERMODYNAMICS: A NEW PERSPECTIVE

This book covers nearly all essential aspects of thermodynamics, incorporating elements of statistical physics where appropriate. Special emphasis is placed on developing a deep understanding of fundamental concepts such as entropy, internal work, chemical potential, and related principles. The content and presentation feature numerous innovations, and the author's original insights and findings are integrated throughout. This book is intended for undergraduate students and researchers at leading universities worldwide, either as a textbook or a reference book. We hope these perspectives will help readers understand physics from fresh and enlightening viewpoints. We believe that these insightful perspectives will significantly enhance readers' interest in and understanding of thermal physics.