Course 4 of Statistical Thermodynamics addresses dense gases, liquids, and solids. As the density of a gas is increased, intermolecular forces begin to affect behavior. For small departures from ideal gas behavior, known as the dense gas limit, one can estimate the change in properties using the concept of a configuration integral, a modification to the partition function. This leads to the development of equations of state that are expansions in density from the ideal gas limit. Inter molecular potential energy functions are introduced and it is explored how they impact P-V-T behavior. As the density is increased, there is a transition to the liquid state. We explore whether this transition is smooth or abrupt by examining the stability of a thermodynamic system to small perturbations. We then present a brief discussion regarding the determination of the thermodynamic properties of liquids using concept of the radial distribution function (RDF), and how the function relates to thermodynamic properties. Finally, we explore two simple models of crystalline solids.
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Amazing course for statistical thermodynamics. Learned the origins of specific heat for solids and how they are calculated.
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It is a good course. It teaches you patience and equally to work hard
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I learned something, but most of the time it feels like the quizzes do not match the contents that are taught.
Amazing course for statistical thermodynamics. Learned the origins of specific heat for solids and how they are calculated.
The course syllabus is awesome, but the content should be more elaborate. Please mention the units of the answer properly. The discussion prompts should be converted to quizzes for more appropriate certificate provision.
This is the fourth Coursera subject taught in the Specialization in Statistical Thermodynamics with Prof. John W. Daily from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The subject of this course is a challenging one. It requires hard work and comprehension of subjects typically not given in undergraduate courses.
It examines our capability not only to numerically sketch complicated isotherms and other physical quantities but the ability to understand the units used for their measurements, plots, and physical meaning.
The study of different real equations of state, their equilibrium condition, virial coefficients, and specific heat of solids, liquids, and gases where there is an intermolecular potential are taught in a rather pedagogical way.
I highly recommend this challenging & interesting "Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids" course.
I loved the course, very practical full of exercises to solve
It was interesting. Thumbs up to the professor.
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I like the course, it brought back the memories I had when I was taking statistical thermodynamics in undergrad. However, the problems need to be reviewed carefully. It took me a while to complete the course because as far as units are concerned, the correct answer does not match what is asked in the problem. The typographical errors (units, given values, etc.) were probably overlooked by the subject matter expert.
It is a good course. It teaches you patience and equally to work hard