Physics 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.

Course Information

Level:	Undergraduate	Semester Offered:	Fall
Credits:	3	GenEd:
Prerequisite:	Physics 284 and Math 233, or consent of instructor
Co-requisite:

Next Semester (Spring 2010)

Section:		Instructor:	Goldner
Times:	MWF 9:05	Location:	HASA 113