Thermodynamics

14 topics, in order. Each one builds on the ones before it.

1. 1Thermodynamic Systems and Intensive vs Extensive Properties
2. 2Temperature, Scales, Zeroth Law, Heat Units
3. 3Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation; Thermal Conductivity
4. 4Heat Capacity, Specific Heat, Calorimetry (Q=mc-delta-T)
5. 5Phases of Matter, Phase Transitions, Latent vs Sensible Heat, Phase Diagrams
6. 6Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT)
7. 7Thermodynamic Processes: Adiabatic, Isothermal, Isochoric, Isobaric
8. 8First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
9. 9Thermodynamic Cycles, Engines, Efficiency (Carnot)
10. 10Historical Figures and Contributions
11. 11Device Design: Materials Selection, Geometry Optimization, Insulation Strategies
12. 12Prediction Calibration: Practice Runs, Data Collection, Graph-Based Extrapolation
13. 13State/National, Divisions B and C: Radiant Exitance, Blackbody Radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Third Law
14. 14State/National, Division C: Entropy and Enthalpy