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Lecture Notes on Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (PDF 502P)

This book covers: Probability, Thermodynamics, Ergodicity and the Approach to Equilibrium, Statistical Ensembles, Noninteracting Quantum Systems, Interacting Systems, Mean Field Theory of Phase Transitions, Nonequilibrium Phenomena

Author(s): Daniel Arovas, Department of Physics, University of California, San Diego

502P Pages

Thermodynamics is the study of how heat moves around in macroscopic objects. The contents of this book include: Basics of Thermodynamics, Introduction, The zeroth law of Thermodynamics, The first law of Thermodynamics, Thermodynamical processes, Carnot engine, The second law of Thermodynamics, Practical Thermodynamics , free energy, Statistical Mechanics of Simple Systems, Paramagnetic solid, Simple harmonic oscillators, Polyatomic ideal gases, Thermodynamics of Radiation, Thermodynamics of Real Gases.

Author(s): Julien Devriendt, University of Oxford

130 Pages

Lecture notes in Advanced Thermodynamics

This note describes the following topics: The Legendre transform, Euler�s Theorem on Homogeneous Functions, Postulates, Equations of state, State changes at constant composition, Closed control volumes, Dynamic systems, Open control volumes, Gas dynamics, Departure Functions, Simple vapour�liquid equilibrium, Multicomponent Phase Equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium, Simultaneous reactions, Heat engines, Entropy production and available work, Plug flow reacto, Material Stability, Thermofluids, T, s and p, v-Diagrams for Ideal Gas Cycles, SI units and Universal Constants , Newton�Raphson iteration,Direct Substitution, Linear Programming.

Author(s): Tore Haug-Warberg

454 Pages

Environmental Thermodynamics Lecture Notes

This note covers the following topics: Based on the basic principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, analysis on the refrigeration system and air-conditioning system will be practiced. Topics covered includes: Basic of thermodynamic cycle, Compressor, Heat Exchanger, Expansion devices, Absorbing refrigerating system, Heat pump, coolant, cooling system, App, Cooling load, Design of air conditioning system, Energy and Environment, Air cleaning, Alternative Energy.

Author(s): Prof. Kim Min Soo

NA Pages

Thermodynamics Fundamentals and Its Application in Science

This book presents the selection of various high level contributions involving thermodynamics. The book goes from the fundamentals up to several applications in different scientific fields. The content of the book has been classified in six sections: Classical Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, Property Prediction in Thermodynamics, Material and Products, Non Equilibrium and Thermodynamics in Diverse Areas.

Author(s): Ricardo Morales-Rodriguez

542 Pages

Thermodynamics Lecture Notes

This note covers the following topics: systems surroundings and thermodynamic variables work and equilibrium introduced, temperature and the zeroth law of thermodynamics, basic properties of basic systems, reversible processes, internal energy: heat capacities and the first law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic expansions, ideal gas and Van der waals equation of state, cyclic processes: heat engines, the second law of thermodynamics, carnots theorem, thermodynamic temperature scale, Carnot devices, the clausius inequality entropy and principle of increase in entropy, the central equation of thermodynamics, entropy probablilty and disorder, the thermodynamic potentials: internal energy enthalpy helmholtz and gibbs free energy, Maxwells relations, properties and processes including applications of Maxwells relations ,magnetic systems refrigeration and black body radiation, phases: the PVT surface and the equlibrium condition for two phases, phase equilibrium, positive compressibility and heat capacity, calculating entropy, the clausius- clapeyron equation, the vaporization curve, first order phase changes, second order phase changes, the Ehrenfest equations, the third law of thermodynamics.

Author(s): The School Of Physics, The University Of Edinburgh

NA Pages

Basic Principles of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics [PDF 35p]

This note covers the following topics: Thermodynamic and Non-Thermodynamic Properties, Microstates and Thermodynamic States, Concept of Energy, Microstate Driving Forces, Thermodynamic Driving Forces, Intensive and Extensive Propertie, The Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat and Thermal Energy, Entropy, Energy Transport by Mass Transfer, The Chemical Potential, Second Law and Molecular Behavior, Localized and Non-Localized Systems, Probability and The Second Law, Concepts of Order and Disorder, Entropy and the Second Law, Partial and Complete Equilibrium States.

Author(s): Thomas W. Leland

33 Pages

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Lecture Notes on Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (PDF 502P)

Lecture Notes on Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (PDF 502P)

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