Fundamental assumption of statistical mechanics: all accessible states are equally likely. Ensemble averages are weighted averages. Two systems in thermal contact. How to define entropy and temperature. How to take partial derivatives. The laws of thermodynamics. Lecture 3 Audio

Lecture 3: Entropy, Temperature, and the Laws of Thermodynamics

<A HREF="http://www.physics.purdue.edu/academic_programs/courses/phys416/">Physics 416</A> 
Thermal and Statistical Physics 
Purdue University 
Textbook: Thermal Physics by Kittel and Kroemer 
Lectures follow the text fairly closely, so if you're joining us from 
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Physics 416 Thermal and Statistical Physics Purdue University Textbook: Thermal Physics by Kittel and Kroemer Lectures follow the text fairly closely, so if you're joining us from iTunes, you might enjoy having a copy handy.

<a href="http://www.physics.purdue.edu/academic_programs/courses/phys416/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Physics 416</a> 
Thermal and Statistical Physics 
Purdue University 
Textbook: Thermal Physics by Kittel and Kroemer 
Lectures follow the text fairly closely, so if you're joining us from 
<a href="http://www.itunes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>, you might enjoy having a copy handy.

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Lecture 3: Entropy, Temperature, and the Laws of Thermodynamics