Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

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  • 8 Sequences
  • Intermediate Level

Course details

Syllabus

The class will consist of 5 modules developing the theoretical aspects of statistical thermodynamics and 9 application modules applying the theory to systems of practical interest.
  1. Theory: Classical and Quantum Mechanics
  2. Theory: Classical Thermodynamics
  3. Theory: Introduction to StatisticalThermodynamics
  4. Theory: Modeling non-interacting systems
  5. Theory: Modeling interactingsystems
  6. Applications: Water
  7. Applications: Polymers
  8. Applications: Photosynthesis
  9. Applications: Liquids
  10. Applications:Adsorption
  11. Applications:Electrolytes
  12. Applications:Oxides and defects
  13. Applications:Electron and thermal transport
  14. Applications: Thermoelectrics

Prerequisite

None

Instructors

Venkat Viswanathan
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering

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