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MAE 220APhysics of Gases

4 units · MAE · UC San Diego

Thermodynamics of gases for use in gas dynamics. Derivation of thermodynamic functions from statistical mechanics. Applications of classical and quantum statistical mechanics to chemical, thermal, and radiative properties of gases. Equilibrium and nonequilibrium radiation, chemical equilibrium, and elements of chemical kinetics. Laser and reacting-flow applications.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “graduate standing.”

What it opens up

Courses that list MAE 220A as a prerequisite (1)