Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Thermodynamics: Glossary
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in Chapter 15: Thermodynamics from the AP Physics online text.
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University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Heat Engines [Pdf]
The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy is applied to the topic of heat engines. The Carnot and Stirling engine are discussed. Efficiency is explained and an equation is derived.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Carnot, Sadi (1796 1832)
A brief overview of Sadi's (1796-1832 CE) life. Contains a link to an explanation of the Carnot cycle, a thermodynamic cycle involving the temperature and pressure of gases.