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The van der Waals mean-field theory of fluids was formulated by van der Waals in 1873 and augmented by Maxwell in 1875. It is the first theory that predicts a phase transition from interactions between particles. However, the thermodynamic properties of fluids (gases or liquids) derived from the van der Waals equation of state and free energy have not been thoroughly studied previously. This book is a comprehensive exposition of the thermodynamic properties of the van der Waals fluid, which includes a review of past work together with presentation the author's recent extensive studies. The main goal of the book is to provide a graphical overview of the many interesting and diverse thermodynamic properties of the van der Waals fluid through plots of these properties versus various independent parameters. The data for these plots are obtained from formulas derived herein, some of which have previously appeared in the literature. Many results not amenable to graphical illustration are also included.
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The outstanding feature of Advances in Thermodynamics of the van der Waals Fluid is its completeness. If you have ever encountered a problem in understanding or analyzing an aspect of the vdW fluid, the solution to your problem is outlined here.
The material in this text is appropriate for an undergraduate thermal physics course. Its results are presented in well-organized text, equations, graphs and tables. Johnston does not waste words – or his reader's time.
Every thermodynamicist who teaches or does research should own a copy of this book.
Don S. Lemons 2018 American Journal of Physics American Institute of Physics (United States)