Part 2 - From Partition Functions to Thermodynamic Observables

In this lecture, we apply the statistical-mechanical framework to obtain thermodynamic expressions for observables of systems such as monoatomic and diatomic ideal gases, as well as adsorbates on the edge of a catalytic nanoparticle in the absence versus in the presence of lateral interactions. We discuss in detail the mathematical techniques used in these investigations and the physical meaning of the results obtained.

Lecture slides in pdf format (opens in a new window).

 

 

 

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