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Related lectures (10)

Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Covers entropy, its definition, and its implications in thermodynamics.

Nucleation and Growth: Interfacial Phenomena

Explores nucleation, growth, Ostwald ripening, LaPlace pressure, Kelvin equation, phase equilibrium, size dependence of phase transitions, critical micelle concentration, self-assembly, temperature dependence of nucleation rate, heterogeneous nucleation, and melting point depression.

Thermal Machines: Carnot Cycle and Efficiency

Discusses the Carnot cycle, its efficiency, and the principles of thermal machines in thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics: Equilibrium and Maxwell Relations

Explores equilibrium, simple systems, Legendre transformations, and Maxwell relations in thermodynamics.

Compressibility and Thermal Expansion

Explores compressibility and thermal expansion in materials, discussing volume and dimension changes with pressure and temperature variations.

Temperature: Definition and Measurement

Explores the definition of temperature, the history of thermometers, and the wide range of modern temperature measurement devices.

Revision of the SI: International System of Units

Explores the revision of the International System of Units, focusing on the kilogram, ampere, kelvin, and mole, and the impact on scientific measurements.

Thermodynamics: Second Principle and Engine Efficiency

Explains the second principle of thermodynamics and its impact on engine efficiency.

Buoyancy and Thermodynamic Principles: Understanding Pressure and Temperature

Discusses buoyancy, pressure, temperature, and their interrelations in thermodynamics.

Thermal Machines: Carnot Cycle and Efficiency Principles

Discusses the Carnot cycle, thermodynamic temperature, and the efficiency of thermal machines, including real and ideal models.

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