Thermal Conductivity
Subtitle: Theory, Properties, and Applications (Physics of Solids and Liquids)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: May 13, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9780306483271
Subjects: Thermodynamics; Science; Science/Mathematics; Material Science; Mechanics - Dynamics - Thermodynamics; Physics; Technology / Material Science; General; Thermal conductivity
First sentence: Heat energy can be transmitted through solids via electrical carriers (electrons or holes), lattice waves (phonons), electromagnetic waves, spin waves, or other excitations.