Classical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics. Development of statistical thermodynamics to address the collective behavior of molecules. Establishment of theories for gas, liquid, and solid phases, including phase transitions and critical behavior. Applications include electrolytes, ion channels, surface adsorption, ligand binding to proteins, hydrogen bonding in water, hydrophobicity, polymers, and proteins. Prerequisites: CHEMENG CHEMENG 110A and CHEMENG CHEMENG 110B or equivalents.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Classical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics. Development of statistical thermodynamics to address the collective behavior of molecules. Establishment of theories for gas, liquid, and solid phases, including phase transitions and critical behavior. Applications include electrolytes, ion channels, surface adsorption, ligand binding to proteins, hydrogen bonding in water, hydrophobicity, polymers, and proteins. Prerequisites: CHEMENG 110A and CHEMENG 110B or equivalents.
Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.