Thermodynamics S.J.T.U. Phase Transformation and Applications Dictionary interpretation (Merriam-Webster) 1:physics that deals with the mechanical action or relations of heat 2:thermodynamic processes and phenomena Britannica Systematic study of the relationship between heat,work. temperature,and energy,now encompassing the general behaviour of physical systems in a condition of equilibrium or close to it.It is a fundamental part of all the physical sciences SJTU Thermodynamics of Materials Spring 2006 X.J.Jin IntroductionPhase Transformation and Applications S. J. T. U. SJTU Thermodynamics of Materials Spring 2006 © X. J. Jin Introduction Thermodynamics • Dictionary interpretation (Merriam-Webster) 1: physics that deals with the mechanical action or relations of heat 2: thermodynamic processes and phenomena Britannica Systematic study of the relationship between heat, work, temperature, and energy, now encompassing the general behaviour of physical systems in a condition of equilibrium or close to it. It is a fundamental part of all the physical sciences