PHYS-106(h): General physics : thermodynamics

Lectures in this course (69)

Explores entropy calculations for reversible and irreversible processes, emphasizing the increase in total entropy for irreversible transformations.

Explores the statistical interpretation of entropy, showcasing how disorder increases with particle numbers.

Covers the concept of chemical potential and its application in describing thermodynamic equilibrium.

Explores the application of thermodynamic potentials through the example of electrolysis of water.

Explores the application of Clausius-Clapeyron, phase equilibrium, and practical examples like ice skating.

Explores practical examples of the Fourier law and thermal resistance in heat transfer.

Explores heat transfer through radiation, absorption, and emission, emphasizing the role of reflective materials and electromagnetic waves.

Covers various topics in general physics, providing a fundamental understanding of physical phenomena.

Explores special relativity and the mystery of muons, including their generation and detection.

Explores mass-energy equivalence, E=mc², mass defect, and relativistic dynamics.

Explores phase transitions, phase diagrams, and the behavior of water.

Explores Maxwell's distribution of molecular speeds in gases and its temperature dependence.

Explains latent heats, phase transitions, and calorimetry through practical examples.

Explores molar specific heat for gases and solids, emphasizing differences in behavior.

Explains the principles of refrigerators and heat pumps' operation and efficiency.

Explores the statistical interpretation of entropy and disorder through calculating micro-state multiplicity in different configurations.

Explores the statistical interpretation of entropy through the Joule expansion example and the calculation of microstate multiplicity.

Explores the concept of equilibrium in open systems and the application of the Gibbs rule in different phases.

Delves into the relationship between chemical potential and entropy in mixtures.

Analyzes heat conduction in non-planar geometry using a submarine example.

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