Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

📋 Course Outline

1. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
2. First Law of Thermodynamics
3. Second Law of Thermodynamics
4. Third Law of Thermodynamics
5. Thermodynamic System Types
6. Thermodynamic Processes
7. Heat Transfer Mechanisms
8. Conduction Heat Transfer
9. Convection Heat Transfer
10. Radiation Heat Transfer
11. Thermodynamic Properties
12. Phase Changes and Diagrams

📖 1. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Thermal Equilibrium: A state where two or more systems in contact exhibit no net heat transfer between them.
• Zeroth Law: If system A is in thermal equilibrium with system C, and system B is also in thermal equilibrium with system C, then systems A and B are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
• Temperature: A measurable property indicating the thermal state of a system; defined through the Zeroth Law.
• Thermometer: A device that measures temperature based on thermal equilibrium with the system.
• Transitive Property: The logical principle underlying the Zeroth Law, allowing the comparison of temperatures via a third system.