PHYSICS 60
Thermal Physics
Introduction to thermodynamics and systems of many particles. Topics include first and second laws of thermodynamics, ideal gas laws, kinetic theory, heat engines and refrigerators, thermodynamic potentials, phase transitions, dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium, and basic statistical distributions.
Topics
- first and second laws of thermodynamics
- ideal gas laws
- kinetic theory
- heat engines and refrigerators
- thermodynamic potentials
- phase transitions
- dilute solutions
- chemical equilibrium
- and basic statistical distributions
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to thermodynamics and systems of many particles. Topics include first and second laws of thermodynamics, ideal gas laws, kinetic theory, heat engines and refrigerators, thermodynamic potentials, phase transitions, dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium, and basic statistical distributions.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027