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1. Phase Transition

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   Classification of Transitions
   Phase transitions are formally categorized based on the behavior of the Gibbs free energy ($G$) and its derivatives with respect to external parameters. This classification was primarily established by Paul Ehrenfest, although modern characterizations often rely on singular behavior of the partition function.
   Ehrenfest Classification