2: Thermodynamics

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Contributed by Daniel Arovas
Professor (Physics) at UC San Diego

2.1: What is Thermodynamics?
2.2: The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
2.3: Mathematical Interlude - Exact and Inexact Differentials
2.4: The First Law of Thermodynamics
2.5: Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
2.6: The Entropy
2.7: Thermodynamic Potentials
2.8: Maxwell Relations
2.9: Equilibrium and Stability
In order for the system to be in equilibrium, so that S is maximized and can increase no further under spontaneous processes.
2.10: Applications of Thermodynamics
2.11: Phase Transitions and Phase Equilibria
2.12: Entropy of Mixing and the Gibbs Paradox
2.13: Some Concepts in Thermochemistry
2.14: Appendix I- Integrating Factors
2.15: Appendix II- Legendre Transformations
2.16: Appendix III- Useful Mathematical Relations
2.S: Summary

Thumbnail: Heat Engine.