Sunday, June 17, 2007

Thermodynamics and Statistical mechanics

Major Sub-topics
Heat engine, Kinetic theory

Concepts
Boltzmann's constant, Conjugate variables, Enthalpy, Entropy, Equation of state, Equipartition theorem, Free energy, Heat, Ideal gas law, Internal energy, Laws of thermodynamics, Maxwell relations, Irreversible process, Ising model, Mechanical action, Partition function, Pressure, Reversible process, Spontaneous process, State function, Statistical ensemble, Temperature, Thermodynamic equilibrium, Thermodynamic potential, Thermodynamic processes, Thermodynamic state, Thermodynamic system, Viscosity, Volume, Work, Granular material

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