Phase transitions university classes

In summary, the conversation is about the knowledge and behavior of second order phase transition university classes, specifically with regards to the electroweak phase transition. The person asking the questions is seeking insight and clarification on these topics.
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Carlos L. Janer
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There's something that I'd like to know and haven't been able to find in any book:

1.- Is the number of second order phase transition university classes known?

2.- Do we know quantitatively know the behavior of all such second order phase transition university classes?

3.- Do we know the university class the electroweak phase transition belongs to? I'm assuming, perhaps
incorrectly, that this Universe phase transition was second order.

Any insight regarding any of these three questions will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Carlos.
 
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What do you mean by "university classes"? I recognize the term "second order phase transition" but not "second order phase transition university classes." A Google search for that phrase didn't find anything. Perhaps this is a problem with translation from Spanish (I guess)?
 
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Hi there!

Thanks for the post. This is not a translation problem. Please, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_transition and then to
Critical exponents and universality classes. The subject is pretty well explained at the end of this section.

Thanks again,

Carlos.
 

1. What is a phase transition?

A phase transition is a physical change that occurs in a substance when it is heated or cooled. It involves a change in the organization of molecules or atoms, resulting in a change in the physical properties of the substance.

2. What are the different types of phase transitions?

There are three main types of phase transitions: solid to liquid (melting), liquid to gas (vaporization), and solid to gas (sublimation). There are also several other types of phase transitions, such as freezing, condensation, and deposition, which involve changes between different states of matter.

3. How are phase transitions studied in university classes?

In university classes, phase transitions are studied through theoretical and experimental methods. Students learn about the principles and laws governing phase transitions, and they also conduct experiments to observe and measure these transitions in different substances.

4. What are some real-world applications of phase transitions?

Phase transitions have many practical applications in fields such as materials science, engineering, and pharmaceuticals. For example, they are used to create new materials with specific properties, and they are also utilized in the production of drugs and medicines.

5. Can phase transitions occur in systems other than solids, liquids, and gases?

Yes, phase transitions can also occur in other systems, such as plasmas, liquid crystals, and superfluids. These systems have unique properties and behaviors, and their phase transitions are studied in more advanced university classes.

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