Transformation Thermotics and Extended Theories Inside and Outside Metamaterials

• Main Author: Xu, Liu-Jun (auth)
• Other Authors: Huang, Ji-Ping (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Nature 2023
• Subjects: Optical physics; Thermodynamics & heat; Electronic devices & materials; Materials science; Mathematical physics; Materials / States of matter; Theoretical Thermotics; Transformation Thermotics; Thermal Metamaterial; Thermal Wave; Thermal Cloak; Thermal Concentrator; Thermal Rotator; Thermal Sensor; Spatiotemporal Modulation; Diffusive Fizeau Drag; Thermal Willis Coupling; Thermal Refraction; Thermal Dipole; Thermal Nonreciprocity; Thermal Conductivity; Complex Thermal Conductivity; Thermal Geometric Phase; Thermal Edge State
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

This open access book describes the theory of transformation thermotics and its extended theories for the active control of macroscopic thermal phenomena of artificial systems, which is in sharp contrast to classical thermodynamics comprising the four thermodynamic laws for the passive description of macroscopic thermal phenomena of natural systems. This monograph consists of two parts, i.e., inside and outside metamaterials, and covers the basic concepts and mathematical methods, which are necessary to understand the thermal problems extensively investigated in physics, but also in other disciplines of engineering and materials. The analyses rely on models solved by analytical techniques accompanied by computer simulations and laboratory experiments. This monograph can not only be a bridge linking three first-class disciplines, i.e., physics, thermophysics, and materials science, but also contribute to interdisciplinary development.