Lecture

Phase Boundaries: Second Order Phase Transitions & Specific Heat

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Description

This lecture delves into the concept of second order phase transitions, discussing the behavior of free energy, entropy, and specific heat near the critical temperature. The instructor explains the differences between second and first order phase transitions, using examples from superconductors and magnetism to illustrate the concepts.

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Ontological neighbourhood

Physics

Thermodynamics: Statistical mechanics

Condensed matter physics: Phase transitions

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