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PHYS-F201

Thermodynamique

academic year
2023-2024

Course teacher(s)

Nicolas CHAMEL (Coordinator)

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

french

Course content

Principles of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials, thermal machines, kinetic theory of gases, phase transitions, thermodynamics of dielectric and magnetic materials, thermodynamics of radiation, heat diffusion.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

Acquire the basics of thermodynamics in preparation for BA3 courses in statistical physics and soft matter and solid state physics.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Required and corequired courses

Cours co-requis

Courses requiring this course

Teaching methods and learning activities

Ex cathedra

Contribution to the teaching profile

Build, maintain and develop knowledge in the field of physics.

  • Identify and understand the principles underlying natural phenomena (principles of conservation, symmetries, etc.).
  • Understand the laws of nature and the properties of matter through experimentation and formalization.
  • Introduce students to the mathematical, technological and experimental tools of physics.
Adopt a scientific approach to problem-solving
  • Formulate a problem into questions that can be addressed using the scientific approach.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

The syllabus contains the entire course content. However, students wishing to deepen their knowledge may consult the following books.

Thermodynamics and an introduction to thermostatistics
H.B. Callen
John Wiley & Sons (1985)

Understanding thermodynamics
H.C. Van Ness
Dover (1969)

Introduction to modern stastistical mechanics
D. Chandler
Oxford University Press (1987).

Course notes

  • Podcast
  • Syllabus
  • Université virtuelle

Other information

Contacts

Nicolas Chamel : nicolas.chamel@ulb.be

Campus

Plaine

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • written examination

written examination

Exam covering all course material and exercises.

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

The final grade is determined by the grade obtained in the written exam.

Language(s) of evaluation

  • french

Programmes