Contents of the notes

• Introduction (Thermodynamic system, thermodynamics variables, Equation of state, Thermodynamic Equilibrium)

• Zeroth law of thermodynamics

• Internal Energy of the system (with sign convention and derivations)

• First law of thermodynamics

• Thermodynamics process (Isothermal, Adiabatic with condition, Isobaric, Isochoric, Cyclic, Quasi-static process)

• Workdone in an Isothermal process

• Workdone in an Adiabatic process

• P-V diagram

• Comparison of slopes and Workdone (Isothermal and Adiabatic)

• Irreversible and reversible process

• Limitations of first law of thermodynamics

• Heat engine

• Refrigerator (Heat pump)

• Coefficient of performance

• Second law of thermodynamics