PHYS 341 - Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Description:
Covers the traditional approach to thermodynamics as well as a more fundamental introduction to the subject using statistical mechanics. Topics include: ideal gases, equation of state; 1st Law, various thermo processes calculation of work; 2nd Law Cycles, engines and refrigerators. Reversible and irreversible processes; thermodynamic potentials; kinetic theory; statistical thermo: micro and macro states, entropy, quantum description of the ideal gas; heat capacities, paramagnetism; Boltzmann statistics; quantum statistics. Three hours lecture/week, two hours lab/biweekly.
Credits:
4.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
PHYS 221, PHYS 222, and PHYS 301
Corequisites:
PHYS 301
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture/Lab
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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