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.

Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids
This course is part of Statistical Thermodynamics Specialization

Instructor: John W. Daily
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Analyze the impact of intermolecular forces on the transition of gases to liquids as density increases
Evaluate the stability of a thermodynamic system as it transitions from gas to liquid state in response to small perturbations
Assess the role of the radial distribution function (RDF) in determining thermodynamic properties of liquids
Describe the behavior of crystalline solids using simple statistical thermodynamics
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Reviewed on Jun 1, 2020
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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