Physics: Thermodynamics
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Introduction
- Conventions
- Extensive vs. Intensive Properties
- Moles
Thermal Energy & Temperature
- Definitions
- Temperature Scales
Laws of Thermodynamics
- Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- First Law of Thermodynamics
- Second Law of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Potentials
- Fundamental Thermodynamic Relationships
- Maxwell Relations
Thermal Properties of Systems
- Linear Expansion
- Volume Expansion
- Heat Capacity
Phases
- Phase Diagram
- Change of Phase
Kinetic Theory of Gasses
- Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas
- Equation of State for Ideal Gas
- Van der Waals Equation of State
- Equations of the State of Liquids
Transfer of Thermal Energy
- Conduction
- Convection
- Evaporation
- Radiation
Thermodynamic Processes
- Change in Internal Energy for Any Ideal Gas Process
- Change in Entropy for Any Ideal Gas Process
- Constrained Ideal Gas Processes
- Heat Engines