PHY-423: Statistical Physics
Thermodynamic and statistical descriptions of many particle systems. The laws of thermodynamics. Entropy. Free energies. Macrostates and microstates. Canonical and microcanonical probability distributions. Phase transitions. Application to various systems, including classical and quantum gases, solids.
Level:
Undergraduate
Credits:
4
Prerequisites:
Physics 284 and Math 233, or consent of instructor
Semester(s) offered:
Spring
Course Schedules
Semester | Sec | Instructor | Times / Rm |
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Spring 2013 |
1 |
Jonathan Machta |
MWF 9:05 HASA 113 |
Spring 2012 |
1 |
Lori Goldner |
MWF 9:05 HASA 113 |
Spring 2011 |
1 |
Lori Goldner |
MWF 9:05-9:55 HASA 113 |
Spring 2010 | Lori Goldner |
MWF 9:05 HASA 113 |
|
Spring 2009 |
1 |
Benny Davidovitch |
MWF 9:05 HAS 242 |
Spring 2008 |
1 |
Benny Davidovitch |
MWF 9:05 HAS 242 |
Spring 2007 |
1 |
Benny Davidovitch |
MWF 9:05-9:55 HAS 242 |
Spring 2006 |
1 |
Boris Svistunov |
MWF 9:05-9:55 HAS 242 |
Fall 2005 | Boris Svistunov | ||
Spring 2005 | Boris Svistunov |
MWF 9:05-9:55 Has 242 |
Department of Physics