BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240229T001823Z UID:8944953B-5104-4DA8-A0C8-1CC9ED1EDA39 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T191500 DESCRIPTION:Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann (20 February 1844 – 5 September 1906) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher. His greatest achievements were the development of statistical mechanics\, and the statistical explanatio n of the second law of thermodynamics.\n\nStatistical mechanics is one of the pillars of modern physics. It describes how macroscopic observations ( such as temperature and pressure) are related to microscopic parameters th at fluctuate around an average. It connects thermodynamic quantities (such as heat capacity) to microscopic behavior\, whereas\, in classical thermo dynamics\, the only available option would be to measure and tabulate such quantities for various materials.\n\nLudwig Boltzmann's contributions to physics and philosophy have left a lasting impact on modern science. His p ioneering work in statistical mechanics and thermodynamics laid the founda tion for some of the most fundamental concepts in physics. In 1877 he prov ided the current definition of entropy\, Max Planck named the constant kB the Boltzmann constant. [Max Planck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Pla nck) in quantizing resonators in his [Black Body](https://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Black_Body) theory of radiation used [Boltzmann’s constant](https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boltzmann%E2%80%99s_constant) to describe the entr opy of the system to arrive at his formula in 1900. However\, Boltzmann's work was not always readily accepted during his lifetime\, and he faced op position from some of his contemporaries\, particularly in regards to the existence of atoms and molecules. Nevertheless\, the validity and importan ce of his ideas were eventually recognized\, and they have since become co rnerstones of modern physics. Here\, we delve into some aspects of Boltzma nn's legacy and his influence on various areas of science.\n\nAFTER the do cumentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) Trivia may also follow\, so bring your Jeopardy hats too!\n\nWelcome Region 1 and Region 2\, Computer Chapters\, and Professional Activities.\n\nAgenda: \n6:00 PM - Welcome and Introducti ons\, Chapter business update\; (on your own) Pizza\, Popcorn and Soda Pop \n6:05 PM - Documentary\n7:05 PM - End of Documentary\; Start of Q & A\; G roup Discussion\n7:15 PM - Wrap Up\n\nALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or U TC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect\n\nVirtu al: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401013 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401013 ORGANIZER:sharan.kalwani@ieee.org SEQUENCE:36 SUMMARY:Documentary Night: Ludwig Boltzmann URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401013 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann (20 February 1844 &ndash\; 5 September 1906) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher. His greatest achievements were the development of statistical mechanics\, and the statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics.</p>\n<p>S tatistical mechanics is one of the pillars of modern physics. It describes how macroscopic observations (such as temperature and pressure) are relat ed to microscopic parameters that fluctuate around an average. It connects thermodynamic quantities (such as heat capacity) to microscopic behavior\ , whereas\, in classical thermodynamics\, the only available option would be to measure and tabulate such quantities for various materials.</p>\n<p> Ludwig Boltzmann's contributions to physics and philosophy have left a las ting impact on modern science. His pioneering work in statistical mechanic s and thermodynamics laid the foundation for some of the most fundamental concepts in physics. &nbsp\;In 1877 he provided the current definition of entropy\, Max Planck named the constant kB the Boltzmann constant. <a titl e="Max Planck" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Planck">Max Planck< /a> in quantizing resonators in his <a class="mw-redirect" title="Black Bo dy" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Body">Black Body</a> theory of radiation used <a class="mw-redirect" title="Boltzmann&rsquo\;s constan t" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boltzmann%E2%80%99s_constant">Boltz mann&rsquo\;s constant</a> to describe the entropy of the system to arrive at his formula in 1900. However\, Boltzmann's work was not always readily accepted during his lifetime\, and he faced opposition from some of his c ontemporaries\, particularly in regards to the existence of atoms and mole cules. Nevertheless\, the validity and importance of his ideas were eventu ally recognized\, and they have since become cornerstones of modern physic s. Here\, we delve into some aspects of Boltzmann's legacy and his influen ce on various areas of science.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><span style="color: #800000 \; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'\, geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14pt\;"> <strong>AFTER the documentary - we can have a brief discussion session. NO TE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-) </strong></span><sp an style="color: #800000\; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'\, geneva\, sans-ser if\; font-size: 14pt\;"><strong>Trivia may also follow\, so bring your Jeo pardy hats too!</strong></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><span style="color : #000000\; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'\, geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 10pt\;"><strong>Welcome Region 1 and Region 2\, Computer Chapters\, and P rofessional Activities.</strong></span></p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><s pan style="font-family: courier new\, courier\, monospace\; font-size: 12p t\;">6:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions\, Chapter business update\; (on y our own) Pizza\, Popcorn and Soda Pop<br /></span><span style="font-family : courier new\, courier\, monospace\; font-size: 12pt\;">6:05 PM - Documen tary<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier new\, courier\, monospa ce\; font-size: 12pt\;">7:05 PM - End of Documentary\; Start of Q &amp\; A \; Group Discussion<br /></span><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span styl e="font-family: courier new\, courier\, monospace\;">7:15 PM - Wrap Up</sp an><span style="font-family: courier new\, courier\, monospace\;">&nbsp\;< /span></span></p>\n<p><span style="font-size: 12pt\;">&nbsp\;ALL times are in EST/EDT (UTC-4 or UTC-5) depending upon local day light savings times in when effect<br /></span></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR