Energy equation for a magnetic system (Thermodynamics)

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The energy equation for a magnetic system is derived from the central thermodynamic equation, represented as \(\left(\frac {\partial{U}}{\partial{\mathfrak{M}}}\right)_T = -T\left(\frac {\partial{B_o}}{\partial{T}}\right)_V + B_o\). This formulation replaces pressure (P) with magnetic induction (\(B_o\)) and volume (V) with magnetic moment (\(\mathfrak{M}\)). The discussion emphasizes that this approach is valid under the assumption that P-V work is negligible, although it suggests further exploration of scenarios where P-V work is significant.

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Homework Statement



By considering the central equation of thermodynamics deduce the energy equation

[tex]\left(\frac {\partial{U}}{\partial{V}}\right)_T = T\left(\frac {\partial{P}}{\partial{T}}\right)_V - P[/tex]

Write down the energy equation for a magnetic system

Homework Equations



Central equation [tex]\partial{U} = T\partial{S} - P\partial{V}[/tex]

Maxwell relation [tex]\left(\frac{\partial{S}}{\partial{V}}\right)_T = \left(\frac{\partial{P}}{\partial{T}}\right)_V[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I am able to arrive at the energy equation above using the central equation and the maxwell relation. However my problem arises with the second part of the question.
Is writing down the energy equation for the magnetic system as simple as replacing P with -B0(the magnetic induction in free space) and V with [tex]\mathfrak{M}[/tex](the magnetic moment) to give

[tex]\left(\frac {\partial{U}}{\partial{\mathfrak{M}}}\right)_T = -T\left(\frac {\partial{B_o}}{\partial{T}}\right)_V + B_o[/tex]
 
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Hi BossFang, welcome to PF. As long as P-V work is assumed to be negligible, this looks good to me. You might exercise your thermo muscles a little and extend the equation to the case where P-V work is still present.
 

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