PHY 3513: Thermodynamics-Fall 2018

Description of the Course:

PHY 3513 is an intermediate level course on classical and statistical thermodynamics. It covers the topics of temperature, heat, ideal gases, the laws of thermodynamics, phase transitions, calorimetry, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, Boltzmann statistics, quantum statistics, Fermi gases, and blackbody radiation.

Prerequisites: Elementary University Physics (PHY 2048 and PHY 2049)

Highly Recommended Course: Multivariable Calculus (MAP 2313)

Text Book: Daniel V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Thermal Physics, Addison Wesley Longman, ISBN-10: 0-201-38027-7

Class meeting time: MoWedFri: 10:00-10:50 am

Classroom: CP 101

Office hours: MoWedFri: 10:50-11:50 am, Office CP 226

Course Outline:

Topic	Text	Lecture dates
Chapter 1: Energy in Thermal Physics (Heat and Work, First Law of Thermodynamics Ideal Gases)	sects 1.1-1.6	8/20- 9/5 (7 classes) 9/3, Monday, Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
Chapter 2: The Second Law (Second Law of Thermodynamics Entropy, Einstein Model, Large Systems, Entropy)	sects 2.1-2.6	9/7-9/21 (7 classes)
Chapter 3: Interactions and Implications (Entropy and heat, Paramagnetism, Equilibrium, Chemical Potential)	sects 3.1-3.5	9/24-10/3 (5 classes)
Chapter 4: Engines and Refrigerators	sects 4.1-2	10/5-10/8 (2 classes)
Chapter 5: Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics (Free Energy, Thermodynamic Identities, Phase Transformation)	sects 5.1-3, 5.6	10/10-10/22 (6 classes)
Chapter 6: Boltzmann Statistics (Boltzmann Factor, Equipartition Theorem)	sets 6.1-6.7	10/24-11/5 (6 classes)
Chapter 7: Quantum Statistics (Fermi gases, Blackbody Radiation)	sects 7.1-7.4	11/7-11/30 (9 classes) 11/12 Veterans Day Holiday Observed (University Closed) 11/22-11/24 Thurs & Friday, Thanksgiving (University Closed)

Test Dates:

Test I -- Friday, 21 September (Chapter 1)
Test II -- Friday, 19 October (Chapters 2, 3, 4)
Test III -- Friday, 16 November (Chapters 5, 6)
Test IV -- Monday, 3 December (Chapters 1- 7)	(9:45AM - 11:45AM, CP 101)

Homework Problem Sets:

Set 1 -- due Fri., 7 Sept Click the lick to download

Set 2 -- due Wed., 19 Sept Here are the homework problems: In textbook 1.36, 1.37, 1.39, 1.41, 1.42, 1.47, 1.48, 1.50, 1.53

Set 3 -- due Mon., 1 Oct Here are the homework problems: In textbook 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.15, 2.28, 2.31, 2.33, 2.35

Set 4 -- due Mon., 15 Oct Here are the homework problems: In textbook 3.1, 3.6, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.20, 3.28, 3.31, 3.32, 3.36

Set 5 -- due Wed., 17 Oct Homework problems: In textbook 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.11, 4.14

Set 6 -- due Mon., 5 Nov Homework problems: In textbook 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.10, 5.11, 5.22, 5.24, 5.28, 5.32, 5.35

Set 7 -- due Wed., 14 Nov Here are the homework problems: In textbook 6.3, 6.5, 6.10, 6.12, 6.13, 6.16, 6.25, 6.29, 6.31, 6.33, 6.37, 6.44, 6.48, 6.49, 6.52.

Set 8 -- due Fri., 30 Nov Here are the homework problems: In textbook 7.1, 7.8, 7.9, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13, 7.20, 7.22, 7.26, 7.45, 7.52, 7.54

Problem Solutions:

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Test Solutions:

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Grades:

Grades will be based on the problem assignments and four exams as follows:

Each of the four tests -- 20%

Homework -- 20%

A passing grade (C or better) will require approximately 50% of the total points possible; an A grade will require 90% of the total points possible. For detailed grade scale, please check syllabus on Canvas.

All tests must be taken on the scheduled date. Makeup tests will not be given. If you miss a test for any reason, you will receive a zero grade for that test.

Incompletes:

Incompletes will be given only in the event of an emergency occurring immediately prior to the date of the last test. To receive an incomplete, a student must provide documentation to support the claim of an emergency. Students who do not have a passing grade at the time of the last test will not be given an incomplete under any circumstances. Incompletes normally have to be made up within one month of the end of the semester.

Homework Assignments:

Homework will consist of reading from the text and problem assignments. It is generally advisable to carry out the reading before the corresponding material is discussed in lecture. The problem assignments can be downloaded and the due dates obtained on the problem sets page. Late assignments will not be accepted. While collaboration on homework assignments is allowed, simply copying another student's solutions is not allowed and will be considered cheating.