Lectures related to Dynamics of Solids: Internal Forces and Moments

Covers state-of-the-art methods for solid state characterization and emphasizes choosing the appropriate method for different materials.

Explores phase transitions, phase diagrams, and the behavior of water.

Discusses the heat capacity of ideal gases and solids, and the Van der Waals equation's implications for real gases.

Explores the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Gibbs Free Energy, equilibrium constants, and Le Châtelier's Principle.

Explores vibrations in solids, including harmonic oscillators, phonons, and the Einstein model of heat capacity.