Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: An intermediate level course

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The discussion centers on a comprehensive set of lecture notes for an advanced thermodynamics and statistical mechanics course. Key topics include elementary probability theory, classical thermodynamics, and the thermodynamics of the atmosphere. Additional subjects covered are heat engines, specific heat capacities, and the Maxwell velocity distribution. The notes also address paramagnetism, black-body radiation, and the Stefan-Boltzmann law, along with conduction electrons in metals and degeneracy pressure in white dwarfs and neutron stars. This resource is valuable for students and educators in the field.
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A complete set of lecture notes for an upper-division thermodynamics and statistical mechanics course. Topics covered include elementary probability theory, classical thermodynamics, the thermodynamics of the atmosphere, heat engines, specific heat capacities of gases and solids, the Maxwell velocity distribution, paramagnetism, black-body radiation and the Stephan-Bolzmann law, conduction electrons in metals, and degeneracy pressure in white-dwarfs and neutron stars.

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