Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics
Master the foundations of thermodynamics from both macroscopic and microscopic perspectives, exploring temperature, pressure, and quantum states.
Master the foundations of thermodynamics from both macroscopic and microscopic perspectives, exploring temperature, pressure, and quantum states.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Statistical Thermodynamics Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand temperature, pressure, and chemical potential concepts
Master the Fundamental Relation in thermodynamics
Explore connections between molecular and macroscopic properties
Analyze quantum state distributions
Apply statistical methods to thermodynamic systems
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This course includes:
2 Hours PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course explores the fundamentals of both macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamics using a postulatory approach. Students learn the meaning of temperature, thermodynamic pressure, and chemical potential through clear theoretical frameworks. The curriculum covers the Fundamental Relation, property relations, and ensemble concepts, connecting atomic and molecular structure to macroscopic properties through statistical analysis and partition functions.
Program Introduction
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Macroscopic Thermodynamics
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Microscopic Thermodynamics
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
John W. Daily is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in combustion and reacting flows. His research focuses on understanding the behavior of reacting systems to enhance control, improve safety, and mitigate harmful health effects in various applications, including propulsion, wildland fire management, biomass utilization, and material processing. Professor Daily's work aims to provide insights that can lead to safer and more efficient combustion processes.In addition to his research in combustion, Professor Daily is also interested in medical instrumentation and is a co-founder of Precision Biopsy, a company dedicated to developing optical methods for cancer diagnosis. He teaches courses such as "Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids," "Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics," and "Quantum Mechanics," equipping students with essential knowledge in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Through his innovative teaching and impactful research, John W. Daily continues to contribute significantly to the fields of mechanical engineering and biomedical applications at CU Boulder.
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