Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
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Thermal Radiation
The emission of electromagnetic energy from matter due to thermal agitation of its charged constituent particles.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsThermal Stress
Mechanical stress developed within a material when thermal expansion or contraction is constrained by rigid boundaries.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsThird Law of Thermodynamics
The law stating that as system temperature approaches absolute zero (0 K), entropy of a pure crystalline substance approaches a minimum…
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsVan der Waals Equation
An equation of state modifying the ideal gas law to account for finite molecular volume and attractive intermolecular forces in real gases.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsWater Equivalent
The mass of water that absorbs or releases the exact same amount of heat as a calorimeter body for an identical temperature change.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsWien's Displacement Law
The physical law stating that peak emission wavelength of a blackbody spectrum is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature.
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsZeroth Law of Thermodynamics
The law stating that if two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.