Reflections On The Motive Power Of Heat: Accompanied By An Account Of Carnot's Theory (1890) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548693513)

""Reflections On The Motive Power Of Heat: Accompanied By An Account Of Carnot�������s Theory"" is a book written by French physicist Nicolas L�����onard Sadi Carnot in 1824. The book is a seminal work in the field of thermodynamics and provides a detailed analysis of the concept of heat and its relationship to mechanical work. Carnot's work is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the development of thermodynamics and his ideas have had a significant impact on the field. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the concept of heat and its relationship to work. The second part of the book provides a detailed analysis of Carnot's theory of thermodynamics, which is based on the idea of a perfect heat engine.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experts and non-experts alike. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of thermodynamics. The 1890 edition of the book includes additional notes and commentary by various authors, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: N. L. S. Carnot
ISBN-10: 054869351X
ISBN-13: 9780548693513
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/03/2007
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d