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Phase transitions and critical phenomena
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Module 1
Thermodynamics of Phase Transitions
1
Phase Transition Classification
Classify phase transitions as first-order or continuous based on the behavior of free energy derivatives.
2
Order Parameters in Phase Transitions
Define order parameters for various physical systems (e.g., liquid-gas, magnetic, structural).
3
Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking and Phase Transitions
Explain the concept of spontaneous symmetry breaking and its fundamental role in phase transitions.
4
Thermodynamic Response Functions from Free Energy
Derive thermodynamic response functions (susceptibility, specific heat, compressibility) from the appropriate free energy.
5
Critical Point Thermodynamics
Describe the qualitative behavior of thermodynamic quantities near a critical point.
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