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Articulation and Communication of Thermodynamic Reasoning

A particular utility and germane topic of materials thermodynamics is as a vehicle for the efficient communication of complex concepts and the effective refutation of meretricious assertion. Students should be able to communicate thermodynamic reasoning by composition and public discourse.



W. Craig Carter 2001-01-04