Why specific heat at near critical point equals differentiate twice Gibbs energy?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between specific heat near the critical point and the second derivative of Gibbs free energy with respect to temperature. It highlights that, unlike the typical first derivative approach, the specific heat is derived from differentiating the Gibbs free energy twice. This concept is supported by references to L.E. Reichl's work, which emphasizes the unique behavior of specific heat at critical points. Understanding this relationship is crucial for grasping thermodynamic principles in phase transitions. The inquiry seeks clarification on this advanced thermodynamic concept.
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Please teach me this:
Why specific heat near critical point equals differentiate twice Gibbs free energy with respect to temperature, but not differentiate once with respect to temperature as usually doing.
Thank you very much in advance.
 
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I mean to differentiate twice with respect to temperature.
 
I have just found in L.E.Reichl that specific heat equals the result of differentiating twice the Gibbs free nergy(with Y,N=constant).
 
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