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section I. Classical thermodynamics. 1. Introduction and background -- 1.1. Thermodynamics : what is it all about? -- 1.2. Thermodynamics : a very brief introduction -- 1.3. Dimensions and units -- 1.4. Thermodynamic systems -- 1.5. Temperature -- 1.6. Temperature scales -- 1.7. Zeroth law of thermodynamics -- 1.8. Thermal expansion -- 1.9. Pressure

2. Basic ideas of thermodynamics -- 2.1. Scope of thermodynamics -- 2.2. Thermodynamic processes -- 2.3. State properties of a system -- 2.4. Energy -- 2.5. The story of thermodynamics -- 2.6. Temperature, heat, and work -- 2.7. Defining work done' in thermodynamics -- 2.8. Defining heat transfer -- 2.9. Choosing an appropriate system

3. State properties of systems -- 3.1. Thermodynamic state of a system -- 3.2. Heat capacity and specific heat -- 3.3. Specific heat capacity -- 3.4. Latent heat of transformation -- 3.5. Enthalpy -- 3.6. Determining energy ([delta]U) and enthalpy ([delta]H)

4. The ideal gas -- 4.1. Experimental gas laws -- 4.2. The ideal gas -- 4.3. Microscopic model of ideal gas -- 4.4. State properties of an ideal gas -- 4.5. Various processes ideal gas can undergo -- 4.6. Summary

5. Second and Third laws of thermodynamics -- 5.1. The Second law of thermodynamics -- 5.2. Officially defining entropy -- 5.3. Entropy as a property of state for an ideal gas -- 5.4. Thermodynamic identity -- 5.5. Third law of thermodynamics -- 5.6. Finally ...

6. Application of the laws of thermodynamics -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Thermodynamic cycles -- 6.3. Heat-transfer-to-power cycles -- 6.4. Carnot cycle -- 6.5. Fuels and combustion processes

7. Work-to-heat transfer cycle -- 7.1. Work-to-heat transfer cycles -- 7.2. A refrigerator -- 7.3. Air conditioning systems -- 7.4. Icemaker and ice generator -- 7.5. Geothermal heat pumps

8. Heat transfer-to-power cycle I -- 8.1. Heat transfer-to-power cycle -- 8.2. Otto engine cycle -- 8.3. Diesel engine -- 8.4. The ideal cycle for a gas-turbine engine : Brayton cycle

9. Heat transfer-to-power cycle II -- 9.1. Stirling engines -- 9.2. Ericsson cycle -- 9.3. Rankine cycle -- 9.4. Steam power plant -- 9.5. Comparing engines

10. Chemical thermodynamics -- 10.1. Substances and phases of matter -- 10.2. Equilibrium states of systems -- 10.3. Thermodynamic potentials -- 10.4. Change in Helmholtz energy ([delta]F) and Gibbs free energy ([delta]G) -- 10.5. Thermodynamic potentials and chemical reactions -- 10.6. Practical application of chemical thermodynamics

section II. Statistical thermodynamics. 11. Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics -- 11.1. Types of mechanics -- 11.2. Development of statistical thermodynamics -- 11.3. Statistical description of physical systems -- 11.4. Description of a system in statistical mechanics -- 11.5. Statistical entropy

12. Formalisms in statistical mechanics -- 12.1. Main ideas in statistical physics -- 12.2. Formalisms in statistical mechanics -- 12.3. Steps toward statistical descriptions of the macrostate

13. Some applications of statistical mechanics -- 13.1. Quantum statistical solids -- 13.2. Quantum statistical fluids.

This course text provides an accessible introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, at a level that is suitable for both physics and engineering majors. Concepts are approached in a pedagogical way, using precise language, clear explanations and discussions of how the ideas developed over time. All of the material required for a one-semester (14-week) course in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics is provided, alongside worked examples, concept questions, worksheets, and independent-study exercises. The material has been thoroughly class-tested and acts as a core text for undergraduate courses, particularly for students who find the topics challenging. It also acts as valuable supplementary reading for postgraduates who would benefit from the supplementary material and clear explanations of the concepts.

Upper undergraduates studying an advanced course on thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.

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Samya Zain is an associate professor of physics and head of the department of physics at Susquehanna University, USA, where she was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2016. Samya has been a member of the BaBar scientific research collaboration at SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center) at Stanford University, California, and the ATLAS collaboration at CERN, Geneva.

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