Joint Scientific Papers Of James Prescott Joule (1887)
AUTHOR | Joule, James Prescott |
PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010) |
PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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The Joint Scientific Papers Of James Prescott Joule is a collection of scientific papers written by James Prescott Joule, a renowned physicist and mathematician. The book was first published in 1887 and contains a compilation of Joule's most significant contributions to the field of thermodynamics and electricity.Joule's groundbreaking work on the conservation of energy and the relationship between heat and mechanical work is presented in detail in this book. He also discusses his experiments on the Joule-Thomson effect, which is the cooling or heating of a gas when it expands or contracts, and his investigations into the properties of gases and liquids.The Joint Scientific Papers Of James Prescott Joule is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics. It provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest physicists of the 19th century and his contributions to the field of thermodynamics.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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ISBN-13:
9781166668662
ISBN-10:
1166668665
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
410
Carton Quantity:
16
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 1.06 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.70 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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The Joint Scientific Papers Of James Prescott Joule is a collection of scientific papers written by James Prescott Joule, a renowned physicist and mathematician. The book was first published in 1887 and contains a compilation of Joule's most significant contributions to the field of thermodynamics and electricity.Joule's groundbreaking work on the conservation of energy and the relationship between heat and mechanical work is presented in detail in this book. He also discusses his experiments on the Joule-Thomson effect, which is the cooling or heating of a gas when it expands or contracts, and his investigations into the properties of gases and liquids.The Joint Scientific Papers Of James Prescott Joule is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics. It provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest physicists of the 19th century and his contributions to the field of thermodynamics.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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