Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Alexandra Agra Amorim

Contents

1. Thermodynamics
CP1: Thermodynamic System: Work and Heat. First Law of Thermodynamics. Thermal capacity, specific heat and latent heat. The states of matter. Phase transitions. Temperature and kinetic energy. Temperature scales.
CP2: Mechanisms of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation). Applications.
CP3: Kinetic theory of gases. The perfect gas. Distribution laws (Boltzmann and Maxwell). Real gas: van der Waals equation.
CP4: Thermodynamic properties of materials. Mass thermal capacity at constant volume and pressure. Mass thermal capacity of solids.
CP5: Energy and Entropy. Second and Third Law of Thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible transformations. Thermal machines. Cycle of Carnot.
2. Structure of matter
CP6: Structure of matter. Energy scales: molecules, atoms, nuclei and particles. The Basics of Quantum Physics. Definition and properties of X-rays. Photoelectric Effect. Compton Effect.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing a course, students should be able to:
OBJ1: to understand and apply the basic principles and concepts of classical thermodynamics as work and heat and the 1st Law of Thermodynamics.
OBJ2: to understand the notion of temperature, kinetic energy and the Zero Law of Thermodynamics. Know how to apply, convert temperature scale;
OBJ3: to understand the notions of thermal capacity, specific heat and latent heat, as well as, the states of matter and phase transitions.
OBJ4: Understand the kinetic theory of gases as well as the general notions of the properties of gases as thermal mass capacity at constant volume and pressure. The thermal thermal capacity of the solids should also be an acquired notion.
OBJ5: to recognize the 2nd and 3rd Law of Thermodynamics, as well as the notions of Energy and Entropy, reversible and irreversible transformations. Identify the types and realize the operation of thermal machines and Carnot cycles.
OBJ6: to perceive the basic elements and properties of the structure of matter, energy scales: molecules, atoms, nuclei and particles. Understand the concepts of quantification and the basic ideas of quantum physics. Identify the phenomena associated with X-rays and the photoelectric and Compton effects.