Thermodynamics Basics

This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, including the laws governing energy conservation and thermodynamic equilibrium. It explains the definitions of system, boundary, and surrounding, as well as state functions and different types of thermodynamic systems. The lecture also delves into the thermodynamic state of a system, characterizing it through properties like volume, pressure, temperature, and internal energy. Various forms of work, such as expansion, compression, and electrical work, are discussed, along with the different types of energy, including kinetic, potential, and internal energy. The presentation concludes with a review of energy concepts in mechanics and the application of energy conservation to closed systems.