PHYS 312 - THERMAL PHYSICS Sp

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Virginia State University

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Description:

A unified approach to the thermal properties of matter based on the quantum viewpoint. Intuitive concepts of probability used to discuss entropy, temperature, chemical potential, free energy, and various thermodynamic potentials. The laws of thermodynamics are developed from simple models of physical systems. Elements of statistical mechanics are introduced. The thermal properties of the monatomic ideal gas are derived using the Boltzmann distribution, and classical kinetic theory is discussed. Prerequisites: PHYS 214 General Physics III; MATH 300 Calculus III

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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