Author's Book
By Kent W. Mayhew
My first book was self published a book in 2015, which was titled: "Changing our perspective Part 1: A New Thermodynamics" .
It clearly demonstrates that thermodynamics can be wriiten without the use entropy, nor the second law. In other words it is an overhaul
of thermodyanmics. And yes it actually simplified the science but was admittantly poorly written.
An improved revised edition
(July 2018) is now out titled "New thermodynamics: Say no to entropy". Improvements to grammer and numerous equations has been
accomplished. However the essence of the books are the same. Please note that a major change of understanding has enabled me
to completely rewrite chapter 4. It does not change the essence of the book but rather it provides clarity as to why lost work (PdV)
is an exact differential why other descriptions of work are often not! Click on top right!
This book represents
the rewriting of the science without any reliance upon entropy nor the second law thus clearly demonstrating a simplification
of the science based upon constructive logic can be had. This will consider kinetic versus potential energy, along with associated
mechanical aspects along with the understanding that molecular interaction are inelastic. Moreover the need for the second law becomes
non-sensible once you realize that the main reason processes are irreversible is that work is done onto the atmosphere by useful expanding
systems i.e. lost work!
Before a text for the classroom can be given, improvements are still required. This is a
process not a miracle. I am still looking for assistance by anyone who is skilled in the sciences, good at math and is willing to
help. The ideal candidates are those well versed in the sciences and who realizes that the science is fraught
with fudge factors, misconceptions and gross oversights. Sadly such an individual may not exist, call it humanity and
reread Tolstoy's quote (lower right). Such is the unbearble face of human dignity.
To buy the
second edition click "buy my book" on Amazon.com
Free Sections of 2018 book: If you enjoy please buy a copy of the book
Tolstoy Quote: “I know that most men, including those at ease with problems of the greatest complexity, can seldom accept even the simplest and most obvious truth, if it be such as would oblige them to admit the falsity of conclusions which they have delighted in explaining to colleagues, which they have proudly taught to others, and which they have woven, thread by thread, into the fabric of their lives
