Tag: Maxwell-Boltzmann

  • IV. Summary of Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

     An Introduction to Some of the Basics Thermodynamics is concerned with heat (thermos), movement (dynamics), and work; all are forms of energy. During the industrial revolution beginning in the 18th century, engineers started examining heat as a source for movement and work … replacing draft animals, wind, and waterfalls. Classical thermodynamics began by pondering only…