Postgraduate certificate Advanced Thermodynamics

More and more research groups are using the laws and functions of thermodynamics in the search for energy efficiency, whether in the industrial, aerospace or construction of new materials. For this reason, a thorough knowledge in this field, not only leads to the improvement of existing designs, but also opens possibilities in multiple productive sectors. Given this scenario of progress, TECH has designed this 100% online program, which will allow students, in just 6 weeks, to delve into magnetic systems, understand the phase transition or delve into the application of ideal gases. All this, through an innovative teaching material developed by a teaching team specialized in this field.

University certificate

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6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

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Credits

6 ECTS

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3 months

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Introduction to the Program

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Thermodynamics is present in people's daily lives, although most people are not aware of it. Nevertheless, researchers and specialists in different engineering fields are constantly working with its laws and functions to obtain as a result the design of machinery or devices that are increasingly more efficient in the use of energy.

The advances that have been made in this field are notorious, however, in order to progress satisfactorily in the professional field of engineering it is of utmost importance to have a solid knowledge of Advanced Thermodynamics. For this reason, this academic institution has created this Program, which in only 6 weeks provides the concepts and keys that every specialist needs.

From the beginning of this program, the students will delve into the formalisms of thermodynamics, and subsequently, into the microscopy of macroscopic systems, canonical collectivity, magnetic systems or the Ising mode. For this purpose, innovative teaching material (video summaries, detailed videos or diagrams), complementary readings or case studies will be provided.

In this way TECH offers the professionals an excellent opportunity to consolidate essential concepts, which will lead them to progress in his career. In addition, they will be able to achieve it through a 100% online and flexible university program, to which students can access comfortably, whenever and wherever they wish. Students will only need a computer, tablet or cell phone with Internet connection to access, at any time, the syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate.

You have a 100% online academic option, compatible with your professional and/or work responsibilities"

This Postgraduate certificate in Advanced Thermodynamics contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

Practical case studies are presented by experts in Physics
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This is a program that will introduce you, through attractive and entertaining multimedia content, to the microscopy of macroscopic systems"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Access the Ising model at any time and better understand the behavior of ferromagnetic materials"

You are just one step away from enrolling in a program that will give you everything you need to know about magnetic systems"

Syllabus

TECH uses in all its program the Relearning method, based on the reiteration of content, thanks to which the students can delve into the formalism of Thermodynamics, the canonical collective, the Ising model or the photon gas, in a more agile and natural way. In addition, the video summaries, the complementary readings or the case studies to which you will have access 24 hours a day, from any device with internet connection, will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge in Advanced Thermodynamics.

A syllabus with a theoretical-practical vision that will lead you to master the formalisms of thermodynamics in only 6 weeks"

Module 1. Advanced Thermodynamics

1.1. Formalism of Thermodynamics

1.1.1. Laws of Thermodynamics
1.1.2. The Fundamental Equation
1.1.3. Internal Energy: Euler's Form
1.1.4. Gibbs-Duhem Equation
1.1.5. Legendre Transformations
1.1.6. Thermodynamic Potentials
1.1.7. Maxwell's Relations for a Fluid
1.1.8. Stability Conditions

1.2. Microscopic Description of Macroscopic Systems I

1.2.1. Microstates and Macrostates: Introduction
1.2.2. Phase Space
1.2.3. Collectivities
1.2.4. Microcanonical Collectivity
1.2.5. Thermal Equilibrium

1.3. Microscopic Description of Macroscopic Systems II

1.3.1. Discrete Systems
1.3.2. Statistical Entropy
1.3.3. Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution
1.3.4. Pressure
1.3.5. Effusion

1.4. Canonical Collectivity

1.4.1. Partition Function
1.4.2. Ideal Systems
1.4.3. Energy Degeneration
1.4.4. Behavior of the Monoatomic Ideal Gas at a Potential
1.4.5. Energy Equipartition Theorem
1.4.6. Discrete Systems

1.5. Magnetic Systems

1.5.1. Thermodynamics of Magnetic Systems
1.5.2. Classical Paramagnetism
1.5.3. ½" Spin Paramagnetism
1.5.4. Adiabatic Demagnetization

1.6. Phase Transitions

1.6.1. Classification of Phase Transitions
1.6.2. Phase Diagrams
1.6.3. Clapeyron Equation
1.6.4. Vapor-Condensed Phase Equilibrium
1.6.5. The Critical Point
1.6.6. Ehrenfest's Classification of Phase Transitions
1.6.7. Landau's Theory

1.7. Ising's Model

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. One-Dimensional Chain
1.7.3. Open One-Dimensional Chain
1.7.4. Mean Field Approximation

1.8. Real Gases

1.8.1. Comprehensibility Factor. Virial Development
1.8.2. Interaction Potential and Configurational Partition Function
1.8.3. Second Virial Coefficient
1.8.4. Van der Waals Equation
1.8.5. Lattice Gas
1.8.6. Corresponding States Law
1.8.7. Joule and Joule-Kelvin Expansions

1.9. Photon Gas

1.9.1. Boson Statistics Vs. Fermion Statistics
1.9.2. Energy Density and Degeneracy of States
1.9.3. Planck Distribution
1.9.4. Equations of State of a Photon Gas

1.10. Macrocanonical Collectivity

1.10.1. Partition Function
1.10.2. Discrete Systems
1.10.3. Fluctuations
1.10.4. Ideal Systems
1.10.5. The Monoatomic Gas
1.10.6. Vapor-Solid Equilibrium

With this 100% online program, you will be able to understand the most advanced concepts of thermodynamics and apply them in the field of engineering"

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Thermodynamics

Study with us the new university course in advanced thermodynamics and become a specialist in the fundamental laws governing the thermodynamic behavior of fundamental physical systems. aimed at university students and professionals in the field, with the objective of providing a solid training in advanced thermodynamics and its practical applications. Starting with the basic concepts of classical thermodynamics and reaching more advanced topics such as quantum thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics. In addition, success in this course can prepare students for future advanced research in thermodynamics and other related fields.

Specialize with our course and focus on the application of quantum thermodynamics in modern science and technology, from quantum thermodynamics of gases to quantum thermodynamics of highly correlated systems.

Through this online course, students can learn in their own time and pace, allowing them to adapt their learning to their daily lives. Students will have access to interactive videos and tutorials, and will have the opportunity to interact with other students and professors to share their ideas and complete team projects.

Applied Thermodynamics: Advanced Concepts and Practical Applications.

By enrolling in our course you will learn theoretical and practical aspects about: - Advanced thermodynamic concepts: description, fundamentals and application of thermodynamic laws. - Statistical thermodynamics: Study of the relationship between quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. - Applications of thermodynamics in physics and engineering: Study of the thermodynamic behavior of gases, transformations of matter and thermodynamic cycles. - Advanced problems in thermodynamics: elaboration of exercises and problems including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics of irreversible processes, multicomponent solutions.

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