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PHYS 382 - Thermodynamics


3 Credit Hours
Starting from the ideal gas law, this course introduces the statistical interpretation of thermodynamics. Topics covered include: i) thermal energy and heat capacity, ii) entropy and irreversibility, iii) heat engines and refrigerators, and iv) Boltzmann Statistics.

Prerequisites: PHYS172 or PHYS160

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate


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