The Physics of Energy

Part I. Basic energy physics and uses: 1. Introduction, 2. Mechanical energy, 3. Electromagnetic energy, 4. Waves and light, 5. Thermodynamics I: Heat and thermal energy, 6. Heat transfer, 7. Introduction to quantum physics, 8. Thermodynamics II: Entropy and temperature, 9. Energy in matter, 10. Thermal energy conversion, 11. Internal combustion engines, 12. Phase-change energy conversion, 13. Thermal power and heat extraction cycles. Part II. Energy sources: 14. The forces of nature, 15. Quantum phenomena in energy systems, 16. An overview of nuclear power, 17. Structure, properties and decays of nuclei, 18. Nuclear energy processes: Fission and fusion, 19. Nuclear fission reactors and nuclear fusion experiments, 20. Ionising radiation, 21. Energy in the universe, 22. Solar energy: Solar production and radiation, 23. Solar energy: Solar radiation on Earth, 24. Solar thermal energy, 25. Photovoltaic solar cells, 26. Biological energy, 27. Ocean energy flow, 28. Wind: A highly variable resource, 29. Fluids: The basics, 30. Wind turbines, 31. Energy from moving water: Hydro, wave, tidal, and marine current power, 32. Geothermal energy, 33. Fossil fuels. Part III. Energy system issues and externalities: 34. Energy and climate, 35. Earth's climate: Past, present, and future, 36. Energy efficiency, conservation, and changing energy sources, 37. Energy storage, 38. Electricity generation and transmission.