1|Thermodynamics
, Thermodynamics deals with the concepts of heat and temperature and the inter-
conversion of heat and other forms of energy. The four laws of thermodynamics govern
the behaviour of those quantities and provide a quantitative description. The term
Thermodynamics coined by William Thomson, in 1749.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 Difference between Mechanics and Thermodynamics
1.2 History of Thermodynamics
1.3 Branches of Thermodynamics
Classical Thermodynamics
Statistical Thermodynamics
Chemical Thermodynamics
Equilibrium Thermodynamics
2. Basic concept of Thermodynamics
2.1 Thermodynamic Systems
2.2 Thermodynamic Processes
2.3 Thermodynamic Equilibrium
3. Properties of Thermodynamics
3.1 Enthalpy
3.2 Entropy
3.3 Thermodynamic Potentials
4. Laws of Thermodynamics
5.1 Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
5.2 First Law of Thermodynamics
5.3 Second Law of Thermodynamics
5.4 Third Law of Thermodynamics
5. Thermodynamics Solved Problems
6. Thermodynamics Examples in Daily Life
7. Summary and Overview
8. FAQs
2|Thermodynamics