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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 |
1 |
Donald Candela |
MWF 9:05-9:55am LGRT 123 |
| Spring 2022 |
1 |
Donald Candela |
MWF 9:05-9:55am LGRT 121 |
| Spring 2021 |
1 |
David Kastor |
MWF 9:05-9:55am remote |
| Spring 2020 |
1 |
David Kastor |
MWF 9:05-9:55am LGRC A301 |
| Spring 2019 |
1 |
David Kastor |
MWF 9:05-9:55am HAS 138 |
| Spring 2018 |
1 |
Patrick Draper |
MWF 9:05-9:55am HAS 113 |
| Spring 2017 |
1 |
Patrick Draper |
MWF 9:05-9:55am HAS 138 |
| Spring 2016 |
1 |
Jonathan Machta |
MWF 9:05 HASA 113 |
| Spring 2015 | Jonathan Machta |
MWF 9:05-9:55 HAS 113 |
|
| Spring 2014 |
1 |
Jonathan Machta |
MWF 9:05 HASA 113 |
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