(1) An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Heat Conduction (2) The Laws of Thermodynamics (3) A Text-book of Thermodynamics (with special reference to Chemistry) (4) Lehrbuch der Thermodynamik (5) Leons de Thermodynamique

Abstract

THIS book is the outcome of the authors' teaching experience, and as one might expect, covers the ground usually required for a university degree. The subject-matter includes the Fourier equation, the steady flow of heat in one and more than one dimension, periodic flow in one dimension, Fourier's series applied to the linear flow of heat in the case of an infinite as well as semi-infinite solid, heat sources, slab and radiating rod, and in addition radial flow, instantaneous heat source at a point, sphere with surface at constant temperature, sphere cooled by radiation, and the general case of heat flow in an infinite medium. The concluding chapter deals with the formation of ice. The appendix contains a list of values for the thermal conductivities and emissivity factors, as well as the more commonly occurring integrals and miscellaneous formulæ. The striking feature about the book is the prominence which is given to the experimental applications of the expressions derived. These belong mainly to engineering, though the student of pure physics will find many of them of considerable interest. At the end of each chapter there are a number of problems to be worked out. As the work covers a relatively large field the authors have had to restrict themselves to typical cases. Full references are given, however, on particular points to larger works and original papers. The authors have compiled a very useful text-book of moderate size, which should appeal to a fairly wide circle of readers.

(1) An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Heat Conduction.

With engineering and geological applications. By Prof. L. R. Ingersoll and O. J. Zobel. Pp. vi + 171. (London and Boston: Ginn and Co., n.d.) Price 7s. 6d.

(2) The Laws of Thermodynamics.

By W. H. Macaulay. Pp. viii + 71. (Cambridge: University Press, 1913.) Price 3s. net.

(3) A Text-book of Thermodynamics (with special reference to Chemistry).

By J. R. Partington. Pp. viii + 544. (London: Constable and Co., Ltd., 1913.) Price 14s. net.

(4) Lehrbuch der Thermodynamik.

Nach Vorlesungen von Dr. J. D. v. d. Waals. Bearbeitet von Dr. Ph. Kohnstamm. Zweiter Teil. Pp. xvi + 646. (Leipzig: J. A. Barth, 1912.) Price 12 marks.

(5) Leons de Thermodynamique.

By Dr. Max Planck. Avec une conference du mme la Socit chimique de Berlin sur Le Thorme de Nernst et L'Hypothse des Quante. Ouvrage traduit sur la troisime dition allemande (augmente). By R. Chevassus. Pp. 310. (Paris: A. Hermann et Fils, 1913.) Price 12 francs.