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Thermal and Quantum Physics
Thermal Physics
Part 1
Introduction to Thermal Physics
Objectives
To explain the laws of thermal dynamics and their applications
Laws of Thermodynamics
0th law: thermal equilibrium
1st law:
2nd law:
Key areas of study
ideal gases
internal energy
statistical mechanics
Ideal Gas Theory: describes the behavior of ideal gases under various conditions
Ideal Gas Law: relates the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas
Molecular Flux: explains the molecular movement and the concept of flux in gases
Kinetic Theory: foundational assumptions regarding molecular behaviour in gases
Degrees of Freedom: identifies the types of energy storage in molecules and related principles
Equipartition principle: how energy is distributed among the degrees of freedom
Types of degrees: translational, rotational, vibrational
Energy Absorption: different degrees absorb energy in distinct ways depending on temperature
Heat and Energy
Internal Energy: explores how internal energy relates to temperature and pressure
Heat Capacity: rate of temperature change in a system with added heat
Thermal Processes: Different thermal processes that describe how heat is transferred
Phase Thransitions:
Latent Heat
Change of Phase
Statistical Mechanics
Entropy
Multiplicity