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Heat Capacity and Thermal Conductivity in Condensed Matter

Thermodynamic Concepts: Heat, Temperature, and Internal Energy → Electron Thermal Conductivity and Wiedemann-Franz Law

This learning path guides high school students through the microscopic origins of heat capacity and thermal conductivity in solids. Starting from classical thermodynamics and kinetic theory, it progresses through quantum models (Einstein and Debye) and phonon physics, culminating in an understanding of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity. The path integrates statistical physics concepts and emphasizes the role of lattice vibrations and electrons in determining thermal properties.