23-03-2011, 09:57 AM
Presented By
Becky Rameden
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Maxwell Relations
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland
Physicist well-known for his work in electromagnetism and field theory
Also known for his work in thermodynamics and kinetic theory of gases
Theory of Heat
Written by Maxwell and published first in 1870
Describes his views of the limitations of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Maxwell Relations were first introduced in this book
Why Use Maxwell Relations?
Certain variables in thermodynamics are hard to measure experimentally such as entropy
Maxwell relations provide a way to exchange variables
What are some examples of Maxwell Relations?
Deriving Maxwell Relations
Mnemonic Device for Obtaining Maxwell Relations
Using Maxwell Relations
Becky Rameden
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Maxwell Relations
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland
Physicist well-known for his work in electromagnetism and field theory
Also known for his work in thermodynamics and kinetic theory of gases
Theory of Heat
Written by Maxwell and published first in 1870
Describes his views of the limitations of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Maxwell Relations were first introduced in this book
Why Use Maxwell Relations?
Certain variables in thermodynamics are hard to measure experimentally such as entropy
Maxwell relations provide a way to exchange variables
What are some examples of Maxwell Relations?
Deriving Maxwell Relations
Mnemonic Device for Obtaining Maxwell Relations
Using Maxwell Relations