| L1 |
Introduction
Purpose of Stat Mech
Probability |
Problem set #1 out |
| L2 |
Probability (cont.) |
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| L3 |
Equilibrium States |
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| L4 |
Equilibrium States
Lattice Model for Diffusion
Rubber Elasticity
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Problem set #1 due
Problem set #2 out |
| L5 |
Introduction to Conservation Laws (1st Law, Quantization, 2nd Law) |
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| L6 |
Boltzmann’s Law and Entropy as an Extensive Property
Law of Increased Entropy |
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| L7 |
More Boltzmann’s Law
Partition Functions |
Problem set #2 due |
| L8 |
Simulations
PCR |
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| E1 |
Quiz I |
Problem set #3 out |
| L9 |
Thermodynamic Systems
Intensive/Extensive Properties
Fundamental Equations for Energy and Entropy
Definitions of Thermodynamic Driving Forces (Part 1)
Thermodynamic Forces
Homogeneous Functions
Definition of Equilibrium, Temperature, Pressure
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| L10 |
Introduction to Chemical Potential
Thermo Cycles
First Law Relations between Heat, Work, Energy
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| L11 |
Reversible and Irreversible Processes |
Problem set #3 due
Problem set #4 out |
| L12 |
Introduction to Free Energy
Helmholtz Free energy |
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| L13 |
Enthalpy
Gibbs Free Energy |
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| L14 |
Fundamental Equations and their Natural Variables
Heat Capacities
Equilibrium Temperature |
Problem set #4 due
Problem set #5 out |
| L15 |
Thermodynamic Cycles
Carnot Cycle and Inequality
Heat Engines
Path Dependence |
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| L16 |
Partial Molar Properties |
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| L17 |
Partial Molar Properties II |
Problem set #5 due |
| L18 |
Simulations
Monte Carlo |
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| E2 |
Quiz II |
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| L19 |
Boltzmann Distribution Law |
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| L20 |
Partition Functions |
Problem set #6 out 5 days before L20 |
| L21 |
Prediction of Thermodynamic Properties from Partition Functions
Ensembles |
Problem set #6 due
Problem set #7 out |
| L22 |
Quantum Partition Function |
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| L23 |
Equipartition |
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| L24 |
Equipartition (cont.) |
Problem set #7 due
Problem set #8 out |
| L25 |
Chemical Equlibria
Le Chatelier’s Principle (Ex. 8, Pressure Denaturation of Proteins)
van’t Hoff |
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| L26 |
Solid-liquid-gas Equilibrium |
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| L27 |
Solutions and Mixtures
Polymers |
Problem set #8 due |
| L28 |
Solvation: Osmotic Pressure
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Problem set #9 out two days before L28 |
| L29 |
Solvation: Protein/Macromolecule Adsorption at Interfaces |
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| L30 |
Polymer Chain |
Problem set #9 due |
| E3 |
Quiz III |
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| L31 |
Polymer Chain II |
Problem set #10 out |
| L32 |
Polymer Chain III |
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| L33 |
Cooperativity |
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| L34 |
Cooperativity (cont.) |
Problem set #10 due |
| L35 |
Protein Folding |
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| L36 |
Review |
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