Classical Mechanics versus Thermodynamics

Event Date:
2021-09-23T16:00:00
2021-09-23T17:00:00
Event Location:
Connect via zoom
Speaker:
John Baez (UC Riverside)
URL:
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Intended Audience:
Undergraduate
Local Contact:

Douglas Scott

Event Information:

It came as a shock when I first realized that some of the most famous equations in thermodynamics are just the same as the most famous equations in classical mechanics - with only the names of the variables changed.  It turns out that this follows from a deep and not yet thoroughly studied analogy between the two subjects, which I will explain. 

Add to Calendar 2021-09-23T16:00:00 2021-09-23T17:00:00 Classical Mechanics versus Thermodynamics Event Information: It came as a shock when I first realized that some of the most famous equations in thermodynamics are just the same as the most famous equations in classical mechanics - with only the names of the variables changed.  It turns out that this follows from a deep and not yet thoroughly studied analogy between the two subjects, which I will explain.  Event Location: Connect via zoom