Thermal and Statistical Physics
Thermal and Statistical Physics
Prof. Carlson
Lecture 6: Ideal Gas Law, Planck Blackbody Radiation
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Deriving the ideal gas law. Equipartition Theorem. Entropy of Mixing. Hot things glow -- or how night vision goggles work (Planck blackbody radiation). Analyzing star spectra. Class discussions: Mixing 2 colors of Kool-Aid, and how to make heavy Kool-Aid out of deuterated water. Why deuterated water can extend the snow skiing season, but is unfortunately toxic. Lecture Audio