Statistical Physics
Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences::Physics
Credits: 3.0
Class Size: 25
Term:
Spring 2025
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Full Term (01/21/2025
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05/05/2025)
CRN:
50650
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
Review of thermodynamics and kinetic theory, followed by an introduction to classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Microcanonical, canonical, and grande canonical ensembles; ideal Fermi and Bose gases and applications of statistical mechanics to selected physical problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 931 with minimum grade of B- and PHYS 939 with minimum grade of B- and PHYS 943 with minimum grade of B-
Instructors:
Nathan Schwadron
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | 5/5/2025 | MW | 1:10pm - 2:30pm | DEM 251 |
Booklist
| Book | Details |
|---|---|
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FUND.OF STATISTICAL+THERMAL PHYSICS
65
by REIF
Required
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