Course Description
Review of first and second laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium and irreversible processes, open and closed systems, partition functions and particle distribution functions. Applications include extension of thermodynamic potentials to situations where electrical, magnetic and stress fields present, heat capacity of crystals, electron gas in metals, solution models, binary phase diagrams and rubber elasticity in polymers.
Fall 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
02220 Engineering Building 3
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None
