Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
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Adiabatic Process
A thermodynamic process in which no heat is transferred into or out of the system.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsAvogadro's Law
The law stating that equal volumes of all ideal gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsBoyle's Law
An ideal gas law stating that pressure is inversely proportional to volume at constant temperature.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsBrownian Motion
The random, erratic wandering movement of microscopic particles suspended in a fluid caused by relentless collisions with fast-moving fluid…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsCalorimetry
The experimental science and practice of measuring heat energy changes during chemical or physical transformations.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsCarnot Cycle
An ideal reversible thermodynamic cycle operating between two thermal reservoirs, establishing maximum theoretical efficiency for heat…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsCharles's Law
An ideal gas law stating that gas volume is directly proportional to absolute thermodynamic temperature at constant pressure.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsChemical Potential
The change in system free energy per added particle at constant temperature and pressure.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsCritical Point
The endpoint of a phase equilibrium curve in a P-T phase diagram where coexisting liquid and vapor phases become indistinguishable.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsDeposition
The direct phase transition of a gas into a solid without passing through an intermediate liquid phase.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsEmissivity
The dimensionless ratio of thermal energy radiated by a surface to that radiated by an ideal blackbody at the exact same temperature.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsEnthalpy
A thermodynamic potential defined as internal energy plus the product of pressure and volume, representing total heat content under…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsEntropy
A fundamental thermodynamic property measuring the degree of microscopic disorder, randomness, or thermal energy unavailable for mechanical…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsEquipartition Theorem
A classical statistical mechanics theorem stating that every independent quadratic degree of freedom contributes ½ kB T to a system's…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsFirst Law of Thermodynamics
A statement of universal energy conservation applied to thermodynamic systems, asserting that internal energy change equals net heat added…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsGay-Lussac's Law
An ideal gas law stating that gas pressure is directly proportional to absolute thermodynamic temperature at constant volume.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsGibbs Free Energy
A thermodynamic potential measuring maximum reversible work obtainable from a system at constant temperature and pressure.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsGraham's Law of Effusion
The law stating that rate of effusion or diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to square root of its molar mass.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsHeat Engine
A physical device that converts thermal energy absorbed from a high-temperature heat source into mechanical work, discharging waste heat to…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsHelmholtz Free Energy
A thermodynamic potential measuring maximum reversible work obtainable from a closed system at constant temperature and volume.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsIdeal Gas Law
The equation of state relating pressure, volume, temperature, and quantity of an ideal gas composed of non-interacting point particles.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsIntensive vs Extensive Properties
Classification of thermodynamic properties based on whether they depend on system size or amount of matter.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsInternal Energy
The total microscopic energy contained within a thermodynamic system, comprising kinetic energies of particle…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsIsobaric Process
A thermodynamic change in state occurring under constant pressure conditions.