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The Analytical Theory Of Heat (1878)

The Analytical Theory Of Heat (1878)

Fourier, Joseph
Freeman, Alexander

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Fiction AnthologiesAstronomy & SpaceGeneral Mathematics

ISBN10: 1163954306
ISBN13: 9781163954300
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Analytical Theory of Heat, written by Joseph Fourier in 1878, is a classic work on the mathematical theory of heat transfer. Fourier was a French mathematician and physicist who is best known for his work on the Fourier series, which is a mathematical tool used to represent periodic functions as a sum of sine and cosine waves. In this book, Fourier applies his mathematical techniques to the study of heat transfer, which is the process by which heat energy is transferred from one object to another.The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the basic concepts of heat transfer, including temperature, thermal conductivity, and specific heat. The second part develops the mathematical theory of heat transfer, including the equations that govern the flow of heat and the boundary conditions that govern the behavior of heat at the interfaces between different materials. The third part applies the mathematical theory to specific problems in heat transfer, including the conduction of heat in solids, the convection of heat in fluids, and the radiation of heat through electromagnetic waves.Overall, The Analytical Theory of Heat is a seminal work in the field of heat transfer and is still widely studied and cited today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the mathematical theory of heat transfer, as well as for anyone interested in the history of science and mathematics.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.

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