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The Second Law of Life: Energy, Technology, and the Future of Earth As We Know It Schmitz, John E.J. (Philips Semiconductor; former COO of SEMATECH)
The Second Law of Life: Energy, Technology, and the Future of Earth As We Know It
Schmitz, John E.J. (Philips Semiconductor; former COO of SEMATECH)
Entropy explains the amount of energy no longer capable of conversion into work; in other words, wasted energy or heat loss. This book refers to the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, which is an omnipresent force that quietly and crucially determines many aspects of our society and daily lives.
230 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 3, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9780815515371 |
| Publishers | William Andrew Publishing |
| Pages | 226 |
| Dimensions | 160 × 235 × 21 mm · 557 g |
| Language | English |