Conduction in Solids: Fundamentals and Applications

This lecture covers the fundamental principles of heat conduction in solids, including the energy carriers responsible for conduction, Fourier's law, thermal conductivity, and the energy conservation equation. It also delves into topics such as conduction in heterogeneous media, transient conduction, and numerical solutions for heat transfer problems. Practical examples like electron projection lithography masks and injection molding processes are used to illustrate the application of conduction theory in real-world scenarios.