Springer Thermal Radiation in Energy Engineering: Theory and Application

This book is a monograph on thermal radiation, oriented toward energy and power engineering. It integrates thermal radiation theory with energy engineering applications, covering fundamental theory, numerical methods, experimental techniques, and engineering practice. The thermal radiation section addresses electromagnetic and photon theories, solids and participating media thermal radiation, far-field and near-field thermal radiation, computational methods, and measurement techniques. Incorporating the author’s recent research, the content is both comprehensive and in-depth, with a dedicated chapter on radiation thermodynamics that highlights the author’s distinctive contributions. On the application side, the book focuses on thermal power engineering, thermophotovoltaics, and solar energy utilization, with special emphasis on the cutting-edge role of micro/nano-scale thermal radiation in renewable energy. By bridging fundamental theories and recent advances, this work offers a multidisciplinary framework with both theoretical insights and practical value. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers in engineering thermophysics, energy and power engineering, and aerospace, and can also be used as a textbook or reference for graduate students in related disciplines.