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Phase transitions, or fázisátmenetek in Hungarian, refer to the physical processes where a thermodynamic system changes from one state of matter to another. These changes occur at specific temperatures and pressures and involve a distinct alteration in the system's physical properties. Common examples include melting (solid to liquid), freezing (liquid to solid), boiling (liquid to gas), and condensation (gas to liquid).

During a phase transition, the substance absorbs or releases energy, known as latent heat, without a change in temperature. For instance, ice at 0 degrees Celsius will absorb heat to become water at 0 degrees Celsius before its temperature begins to rise. Similarly, water at 100 degrees Celsius will release heat as it turns into steam at 100 degrees Celsius.

Phase transitions are classified into different types based on how the thermodynamic properties change. First-order phase transitions, like melting or boiling, involve a discontinuity in the first derivative of the Gibbs free energy with respect to temperature or pressure. Second-order phase transitions, such as the transition to a ferromagnetic state or the transition to a superfluid state, do not involve latent heat and are characterized by a discontinuity in the second derivative of the Gibbs free energy.

Understanding phase transitions is crucial in various scientific and engineering fields, including materials science, chemistry, and physics. It helps in designing materials with specific properties, understanding natural phenomena like weather patterns, and developing technologies that rely on controlled changes in the state of matter.