Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Overview of thermodynamics, importance, and relevance

Module #2
Thermodynamic Systems and Properties
Defining thermodynamic systems, types of systems, and thermodynamic properties

Module #3
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Temperature and the concept of thermal equilibrium

Module #4
First Law of Thermodynamics
Energy conservation, internal energy, work, and heat

Module #5
Internal Energy and Enthalpy
Definitions, relationships, and applications

Module #6
Specific Heats and Heat Capacities
Measuring heat capacities, molar heat capacities, and latent heats

Module #7
Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes
Work and heat transfer in isothermal and adiabatic processes

Module #8
Carnot Cycle and Efficiency
Ideal heat engine, Carnot cycle, and maximum efficiency

Module #9
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Introduction to entropy, spontaneity, and the arrow of time

Module #10
Entropy and Disorder
Entropy as a measure of disorder, Boltzmanns expression

Module #11
Entropy Changes and Equilibrium
Entropy changes in reversible and irreversible processes

Module #12
Statistical Mechanics:Introduction
Microscopic approach to thermodynamics, ensemble averages

Module #13
Microcanonical Ensemble
Isolated systems, energy eigenstates, and the concept of temperature

Module #14
Canonical Ensemble
Systems in thermal contact, Boltzmann distribution, and partition functions

Module #15
Grand Canonical Ensemble
Open systems, chemical potential, and particle number fluctuations

Module #16
Thermodynamic Potentials
Helmholtz and Gibbs free energies, Maxwell relations

Module #17
Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena
Characterizing phase transitions, critical exponents, and universality

Module #18
Ideal Gases and Real Gases
Behavior of ideal gases, deviations, and equations of state

Module #19
Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Statistics
Fermions and bosons, quantum statistics, and applications

Module #20
Blackbody Radiation
Plancks law, radiation density, and the Stefan-Boltzmann law

Module #21
Chemical Reactions and Equilibrium
Chemical potential, reaction rates, and equilibrium constants

Module #22
Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Irreversible processes, entropy production, and Onsager relations

Module #23
Computational Methods in Statistical Physics
Monte Carlo simulations, molecular dynamics, and importance sampling

Module #24
Applications of Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Biology, materials science, and engineering applications

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics career

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