Relation between change of pressure and temperature in adiabatic process

In summary, the relationship between pressure and temperature in an adiabatic process is described by the adiabatic equation, which states that for an ideal gas, the product of pressure and volume raised to the adiabatic index (γ) is constant. In this process, when a gas expands without heat exchange, its temperature decreases, and when it is compressed, its temperature increases. The equation \( PV^\gamma = \text{constant} \) and the relation \( T V^{\gamma-1} = \text{constant} \) illustrate how changes in pressure and volume affect temperature, emphasizing that in an adiabatic process, temperature changes are directly linked to pressure changes.
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I am recently trying to formulate the relation between change in pressure and temperature for adiabatic process. Just submitting the math below for understanding of others. If there is any fault, then kindly rectify me.
In case of adiabatic process, we all know that the relation between temperature and pressure and that's given below:​
P. T(γ/(1-γ)) = Const.
therefore, P = Const. T(γ/(γ - 1))
or, ΔP = Const. (γ/(γ - 1)).ΔT(1/(γ - 1))
It's just an attempt to find out the relation. Don't know how much correct I am. Waiting for comments from others.​
 
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No, it is:
$$P_0T_0^k = C$$
and:
$$PT^k = C$$
Therefore
$$P_0T_0^k = PT^k$$
Where ##k = \frac{\lambda}{1-\lambda}##. Thus:
$$\Delta P = P- P_0$$
$$\Delta P= P_0\left(\left(\frac{T_0}{T}\right)^k-1\right)$$
$$\Delta P = P_0\left(\left(\frac{T}{T_0}\right)^{-k}-1\right)$$
$$\frac{\Delta P}{P_0} = \left(\frac{T_0 + \Delta T}{T_0}\right)^{-k}-1$$
Or:
$$1+ \frac{\Delta P}{P_0} = \left(1+\frac{\Delta T}{T_0}\right)^{\frac{\lambda}{\lambda - 1}}$$
 
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