1. McQuarrie, D.A.: Mathematical methods for scientists and engineers. Sausalito: University Science Books (2003)
2. Truesdell, C., Bharatha, S.: The Concepts and Logic of Classical Thermodynamics as a Theory of Heat Engines, Rigorously Constructed upon the Foundation Laid by S. Carnot and F. Reech. Springer, New York (1977)
3. Carnot, S.: Reflections on the motive power of fire. Mineola: Dover (1988) (reprint of English translation)
4. Clausius, R.: Abhandlungen über die Mechanische Wärmetheorie, 1 und 2. Braunschweig: Vieweg und Sohn (1864, 1867)