Thermal Physics

Code:

F203

Acronym:

F203

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	3	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	2	-	7,5	-
L:B	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:F	45	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	2	-	7,5	-
L:G	0	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
L:M	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	7,5	-
L:Q	0	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	7,5	-
MI:EF	35	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007	2	-	7,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Introduction to thermal Physics. Basics on classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Applications to simple classical and quantum systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

Familiariazation with the basic concepts of thermodynamics and statistical physics.

Critical reasoning and arguing capacity.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Basic notion of Calculus.

Program

0. Introduction. Macroscopic and microscopic approaches of Thermal Physics.

1. Basics of Thermodynamics. Thermal equilibrium, the first and second principles of Thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible transformations.  Reversible cycles and heat engines. Thermal conduction.

2. Thermodynamic potentials. Maxwell relations. Applications

. 3. Statistical Mechanics.

3.1. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

3.2. Statistical description of physical systems: counting microstates, microcanonical and canonical distributions.

3.2.1.Kinetic theory of gases.Idealt gas - equilibrium and transport properties.  van der Waals gas.

3.2.2. Systems in thermal equilibrium - Applications. Specific heat of solids. Thermal radiation. Applications.

Mandatory literature

Blundell Stephen J.; Concepts in thermal physics. ISBN: 0-19-856770-7
Baierlein Ralph; Thermal physics. ISBN: 0-521-65838-1
Carter Ashley H.; Classical and statistical thermodynamics. ISBN: 0-13-779208-5

Complementary Bibliography

Callen Herbert B.; Thermodynamics and an introduction to thermostatistics. ISBN: 0-471-86256-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and problem classes.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Thermodynamics
Physical sciences > Physics > Statistical physics

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	139,50
Frequência das aulas	63,00
Total:	202,50

Eligibility for exams

Maximum number of absences in TP classes:3

Calculation formula of final grade

 

Classification improvement

FInal Exam

Observations

The assignment of a rating higher than 16 points in EXAMINATION may require a complementary (written or oral)  examination.