Statistical Mechanics

Overview

Subject area

PHYS

Catalog Number

741

Course Title

Statistical Mechanics

Department(s)

Description

Probability theory, ensembles, approach to equilibrium, quantum and classical ideal and non-ideal gases, cooperative phenomena, density matrices, averages and fluctuations, and other selected topics, such as time-temperature, Green's functions, non-zero temperature variational and perturbation methods.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

009115

Course Schedule