Entropy Courses and Certifications

Entropy and Equilibria

7 ratings at edX

Expand your learning of chemistry and thermodynamics by exploring entropy, free energy, and equilibrium.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Khan Academy

Reconciling Thermodynamic and State Definitions of Entropy - Physics

1 rating

Explains how thermodynamic entropy relates to the number of possible states a system can occupy.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Entropy - Part 2 - Lecture 72

Explore advanced concepts of entropy, building on foundational knowledge to deepen understanding of thermodynamic principles and their applications.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mysteries of Modern Physics: Time

157 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Tackle one of the greatest problems in all of science—the nature of time itself—in this groundbreaking course by one of the foremost researchers in this field.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Maximum Entropy Methods

10 ratings

In this tutorial, Simon DeDeo introduces MaxEnt through a series of examples, taking students from the basics of the subject up to its applications in science and engineering

• Complexity Explorer
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Organic Chemistry Tutor

Carnot Heat Engines, Efficiency, Refrigerators, Pumps, Entropy, Thermodynamics - Second Law, Physics

1 rating

Solve physics problems involving heat engines, Carnot cycles, refrigerators, heat pumps, efficiency, and entropy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Data Compression I - Lecture 3: Kraft Inequality, Entropy, and Introduction to SCL

Explore Kraft Inequality, entropy, and Source Coding Limit in data compression. Gain insights into fundamental concepts and their applications in information theory and coding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Organic Chemistry Tutor

Entropy, Enthalpy, and Gibbs Free Energy - Chemistry Spontaneity Formulas

1 rating

Master essential chemistry concepts of entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs free energy through clear formula explanations and practical examples for understanding reaction spontaneity.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Artem Kirsanov

The Key Equation Behind Probability - Entropy, Cross-Entropy, and KL Divergence

Explore probability theory fundamentals, from surprise to entropy, cross-entropy, and KL divergence. Learn key concepts applicable to neuroscience and machine learning.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Information Theory

13 ratings

This tutorial introduces fundamental concepts in information theory.

• Complexity Explorer
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Information Theory: Defining Entropy and Information - Lecture 1

2 ratings

Delve into the mathematical foundations of entropy and information measurement, exploring how random variables contribute to quantifying information in probability theory.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chad's Prep

Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics - General Physics

Explore entropy, thermodynamics, and heat engines. Learn to calculate entropy changes, understand microstates, and analyze the Carnot cycle for maximum thermal efficiency in physics applications.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Energy vs Entropy Diagrams for Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium States - Lecture 3

Master advanced thermodynamics concepts through energy-entropy diagrams, exploring equilibrium states, adiabatic availability, and energy balances while learning criteria for reversibility and entropy principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Gibbs Paradox, Shannon Information Entropy, and Quantum Particle in a Box - Lecture 13

Delve into advanced thermodynamics concepts, from Gibbs paradox and Shannon information entropy to quantum particle behavior and ideal gas equations, with detailed mathematical derivations and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Second Law, Entropy, and Maximum Entropy Principles in Advanced Thermodynamics - Lecture 2

Delve into advanced thermodynamics concepts, focusing on the Second Law, entropy principles, and their applications in engineering systems through comprehensive theoretical foundations and practical analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video