History of Thermodynamics

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Thermodynamics is the study of Energy, it's conversions between various forms, and the ability of energy to do Work. The field delves into a wide range of topics including, but not limited to: efficiency of engines, [Phase equilibria]?, [PVT relationships]? (both Ideal and [Non ideal]?, [Energy balances]?, [Heats of reactions]?, and [Combustion reactions]?. It is governed by 4 basic laws (in brief):

Thermodynamics is the study of energy, it's conversions between various forms, and the ability of energy to do work. The field delves into a wide range of topics including, but not limited to: efficiency of engines, [phase equilibria]?, [PVT relationships]? (both ideal and [non ideal]?, [energy balances]?, [heats of reactions]?, and [combustion reactions]?. It is governed by 4 basic laws (in brief):

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*0th law: A fundamental concept within thermodynamics, however, it was not termed a law until after the first 3 laws were already widely in use, hence the 0 numbering. Stated as:

*0th law: A fundamental concept within thermodynamics, however, it was not termed a law until after the first 3 laws were already widely in use, hence the 0 numbering. Stated as:

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:If A and B are at the same Temperature, and B and C are at the same temperature, then A and C are also at the same temperature.

:If A and B are at the same temperature, and B and C are at the same temperature, then A and C are also at the same temperature.

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*1st Law: Also know as [Conservation of energy]?, is stated as follows:

*1st Law: Also know as [conservation of energy]?, is stated as follows:

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*2nd Law: A far reaching and powerful law, it can be stated many ways, the most popular of which is: :The Entropy of the universe is always increasing.

*2nd Law: A far reaching and powerful law, it can be stated many ways, the most popular of which is: :The entropy of the universe is always increasing.

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*3rd Law: This often neglected, under utilized, but still important law is stated: :At Absolute zero the entropy of a Perfect crystal is zero.

*3rd Law: This often neglected, under utilized, but still important law is stated: :At absolute zero the entropy of a perfect crystal is zero.

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Equations of State Heat Heat engine Turbine Gas Laws Statistical Mechanics

*Heat *Heat engine *Turbine *Gas Laws *Statistical Mechanics

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*[Phase Equilibria]? *Fluid mechanics *Calorimetery? *Thermochemistry also known as chemical thermodynamics

*[Phase Equilibria]? *Fluid mechanics *Calorimetery? *Thermochemistry also known as chemical thermodynamics