Statistical Mechanics I
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Overview
Subject area
CHE
Catalog Number
I3200
Course Title
Statistical Mechanics I
Department(s)
Description
Introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics: LiouvilleÆs Theorem, ergodic hypothesis, ensembles, connection to classical thermodynamics. Distinguishable and indistinguishable particles, Boltzmann statistics, quantum gases, semi-classical limit. Real gases: cluster and virial expansions. Graphical methods.
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
019716