Physics of Energy Sources George C. King is an English-language textbook that provides a thorough analysis of energy sources, with attention to both conventional and renewable energy. The book is suitable for professionals and students in the natural sciences and engineering.
This reference work delves deeply into the physical principles behind energy production, storage, and transmission, including nuclear energy, solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower. It covers practical systems such as tidal and geothermal energy and offers insight into efficiency and environmental issues.
Key points of the book:
- Analysis of conventional and renewable energy sources through fundamental physics
- Integration of classical and quantum physics in energy discussions
- Discussion of various energy sources: nuclear, wind, wave, tidal, hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power
- Focus on energy conservation and transport
- Extensive examples and practice problems with solutions
- Simple derivation of formulas without excessive mathematical complexity
Physics of Energy Sources aligns with fields of study such as mechanical engineering, materials science, and physics (condensed matter). It offers a balanced and technical approach to energy sources, critical for developing and improving sustainable and reliable energy technologies.
Series: Manchester Physics Series