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