Josiah-Willard Gibb (1908)

The book titled ""Josiah-Willard Gibb (1908)"" by Pierre Duhem is a biographical work that explores the life and achievements of the American physicist and mathematician, Josiah Willard Gibbs. The book provides a comprehensive account of Gibbs' life, starting from his childhood and education to his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and physical chemistry.Duhem's book delves into the personal and professional life of Gibbs, highlighting his family background, his education at Yale University, and his academic career at the same institution. The book also covers Gibbs' significant contributions to the development of physical chemistry, including his formulation of the phase rule and his work on the thermodynamics of chemical reactions.Moreover, the book explores Gibbs' contributions to the field of statistical mechanics, particularly his development of the Gibbs distribution law, which is considered a fundamental principle of statistical mechanics. Duhem also discusses Gibbs' work on the theory of equilibrium, which laid the foundation for modern thermodynamics.Overall, ""Josiah-Willard Gibb (1908)"" is a detailed and informative biography that presents a comprehensive account of the life and work of one of the most influential physicists and mathematicians of the 19th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.