A first course in statistical thermodynamics with chemical applications. Fundumentals of probability. The relations between statistical thermodynamics and classical thermodynamics. Second law and entropy maximization. Thermodynamic ensembles and partition functions. System of non interacting particles. Ideal gas. Chemical equilibrium. Langmuir adsorption. Electrolyte solutions and Poisson-Boltzmann. Applications to chemical and biochemical problems and systems.
Semester:
Spring
Offered:
2011