Adiabatic work done refers to the work performed by or on a closed thermodynamic system when heat transfer between the system and its surroundings is absent. In adiabatic expansion, the system’s volume increases, resulting in a decrease in pressure and temperature, while work is done by the system on its surroundings. Conversely, in adiabatic compression, the volume decreases, causing an increase in pressure and temperature, with work being done on the system by its surroundings. This process is characterized by the adiabatic exponent, which represents the ratio of specific heats at constant pressure and volume, and plays a crucial role in determining the amount of work done during adiabatic processes.
