Brock University · PHYS 4P41

Statistical Physics II

Credits : 0.5Reference year : 2024-25

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Description

Statistical Physics II Fundamental postulates, equilibrium statistical mechanics and its relation to thermodynamics. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics are derived and applied in appropriate physical situations of non-interacting and interacting particles; fluctuations; elementary treatment of transport theory. Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial, 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3P41 and 3P70 . Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3P41 and 3P70 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3P41 and 3P70 .
  • Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Reference text in its original language

Statistical Physics II Fundamental postulates, equilibrium statistical mechanics and its relation to thermodynamics. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics are derived and applied in appropriate physical situations of non-interacting and interacting particles; fluctuations; elementary treatment of transport theory. Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial, 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3P41 and 3P70 . Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3P41 and 3P70 .
  • Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

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