USC engineers have developed an optical system that routes light autonomously using thermodynamic principles. Rather than relying on switches, light organizes itself much like particles in a gas ...

Thermodynamics is a branch of science that examines energy transfer, playing a crucial role in aerospace and aviation by underpinning the design of engines that convert fuel into thrust.

Elementary classical thermodynamics, applications of the first law and the second laws of thermodynamics to power and refrigeration cycles, mixtures and solutions, thermodynamic relations, chemical ...

This chapter reviews the basic knowledge and working tools required to pass the thermodynamics portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) exam. It excludes areas of thermodynamics not ...

Thermodynamics concerns the foundation of all branches of physical sciences. Therefore, this is a required course for all mechanical engineering students. Also, the students of all other branches of ...

Join a leading institute actively researching a climate-friendly future. Working on key technologies such as electrolysers, fuel cells, batteries and thermal storage for industrial applications, we ...

David Diarra is acting head of the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics. He studied mechanical engineering, specialising in energy technology, at RWTH Aachen University, where he obtained his ...

2 A total of 9 credit hours of technical electives is required, from engineering, mathematics or sciences. Three TE credits may be lower division (1000-, 2000-level); remaining TE credits must be ...