The Physics of Energy

Robert L. Jaffe; Washington Taylor

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Robert L. Jaffe, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Washington Taylor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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The Physics of Energy provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the scientific principles governing energy sources, uses, and systems. This definitive textbook traces the flow of energy from sources such as solar power, nuclear power, wind power, water power, and fossil fuels through its transformation in devices such as heat engines and electrical generators, to its uses including transportation, heating, cooling, and other applications. The flow of energy through the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, and systems issues including storage,…

Frontmatter

pp i-iv

Dedication

pp v-vi

Contents

pp vii-xiv

Preface

pp xv-xix

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.001

Acknowledgments

pp xx-xxii

Part I - Basic Energy Physics and Uses

pp 1-2

1 - Introduction

pp 3-10

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2 - Mechanical Energy

pp 11-26

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3 - Electromagnetic Energy

pp 27-55

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.004

4 - Waves and Light

pp 56-68

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.005

5 - Thermodynamics I: Heat and Thermal Energy

pp 69-87

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.006

6 - Heat Transfer

pp 88-108

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.007

7 - Introduction to Quantum Physics

pp 109-135

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.008

8 - Thermodynamics II: Entropy and Temperature

pp 136-161

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.009

9 - Energy in Matter

pp 162-182

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.010

10 - Thermal Energy Conversion

pp 183-202

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.011

11 - Internal Combustion Engines

pp 203-218

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.012

12 - Phase-change Energy Conversion

pp 219-234

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.013

13 - Thermal Power and Heat Extraction Cycles

pp 235-260

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.014

Part II - Energy Sources

pp 261-262

14 - The Forces of Nature

pp 263-278

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.015

15 - Quantum Phenomena in Energy Systems

pp 279-290

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.016

16 - An Overview of Nuclear Power

pp 291-298

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.017

17 - Structure, Properties, and Decays of Nuclei

pp 299-322

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.018

18 - Nuclear Energy Processes: Fission and Fusion

pp 323-341

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.019

19 - Nuclear Fission Reactors and Nuclear Fusion Experiments

pp 342-371

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20 - Ionizing Radiation

pp 372-403

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.021

21 - Energy in the Universe

pp 404-421

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22 - Solar Energy: Solar Production and Radiation

pp 422-431

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.023

23 - Solar Energy: Solar Radiation on Earth

pp 432-445

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.024

24 - Solar Thermal Energy

pp 446-464

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.025

25 - Photovoltaic Solar Cells

pp 465-493

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.026

26 - Biological Energy

pp 494-513

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.027

27 - Ocean Energy Flow

pp 514-530

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.028

28 - Wind: A Highly Variable Resource

pp 531-555

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.029

29 - Fluids: The Basics

pp 556-576

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.030

30 - Wind Turbines

pp 577-590

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31 - Energy from Moving Water: Hydro, Wave, Tidal, and Marine Current Power

pp 591-619

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.032

32 - Geothermal Energy

pp 620-644

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33 - Fossil Fuels

pp 645-678

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.034

Part III - Energy System Issues and Externalities

pp 679-680

34 - Energy and Climate

pp 681-708

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.035

35 - Earth's Climate: Past, Present, and Future

pp 709-740

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.036

36 - Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Changing Energy Sources

pp 741-774

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.037

37 - Energy Storage

pp 775-799

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.038

38 - Electricity Generation and Transmission

pp 800-829

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.039

Appendix A - Notation

pp 830-832

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.040

Appendix B - Some Basic Mathematics

pp 833-841

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.041

Appendix C - Units and Fundamental Constants

pp 842-843

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292.042

Appendix D - Data

pp 844-845

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References

pp 846-856

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Index

pp 857-874

'This magnificent book provides an astonishingly comprehensive, yet deep and accurate, coverage of the physics of energy. It also introduces much of the engineering, and some of the chemistry and biology. As well as being a superb text for those who are new to the subject, it will be an invaluable reference for experienced researchers seeking to refresh, deepen or broaden their knowledge and understanding.'

Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith FRS - Director of Energy Research, Oxford University and Director General of CERN 1994–98

'Jaffe and Taylor have produced a masterpiece that lays out the scientific foundations of energy sources, uses and systems - from fossil fuels to geothermal, engines to wind turbines, electric grid to climate change. I can only wish that The Physics of Energy had been available twenty years earlier when I first had responsibility for the US Department of Energy science and energy programs without the benefit of this extraordinary resource!'

Ernest J. Moniz - formerly the 13th United States Secretary of Energy andCecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics and Engineering Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

'If your task was to jump-start civilization, but had access to only one book, then The Physics of Energy would be your choice. Professors Taylor and Jaffe have written a comprehensive, thorough, and relevant treatise. It’s an energizing read as a stand-alone book, but it should also be a course, offered at every college, lest we mismanage our collective role as shepherds of our energy-hungry, energy-dependent civilization.'

Neil deGrasse Tyson - Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History

'I have long wished for a single textbook that could explain energy conversion as it occurs in nature and is utilized in our industrial and digital world in a comprehensive, accurate, and engaging way. The Physics of Energy is that book. It covers its subject matter with depth, breadth, care for precision, and clarity.'

Julia Mikhailova Source: Physics Today

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Online ISBN: 9781139061292

Published online: 16 August 2019

Hardback ISBN: 9781107016651

Hardback publication date: 25 January 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139061292

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