AME 54631 - Molecular Thermodynamics

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Aerospace and Mechanical Engr.

Description:

The course is for students who are interested in the molecular underpinnings of continuum thermodynamics. Such understanding is essential in understanding properties of classical materials and in the design of new materials used in a variety of energy applications. The course will cover the following topics: the first law, heat capacity, enthalpy and thermochemistry, the second and third laws, the free energy, phase transitions, chemical equilibrium, the statistical definition of entropy, connecting microscopic and macroscopic properties, the partition function, ideal gases, perfect crystals, and statistical mechanics and equilibrium.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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