Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer

Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer, 1st Edition, by Michael F. Modest is a textbook focused on the fundamental principles and engineering calculations of thermal radiation. The volume establishes foundational concepts of surface radiation, geometric view factors, and electromagnetic energy exchange for advanced engineering students.

The core content progresses logically from simple surface configurations to complex participating media. Readers examine radiative exchange across gray, diffuse, non-diffuse, and non-gray surfaces using deterministic methods and Monte Carlo simulation techniques. Subsequent chapters explore the radiative transfer equation, detailing how thermal energy moves through molecular gases, particulates, solids, and liquids in one-dimensional and multidimensional settings.

Each chapter incorporates worked examples and real-world scenario problems alongside an up-to-date bibliography. This structure provides direct support for senior undergraduate students and graduate students preparing for technical analysis in mechanical engineering fields.