Physics 326 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Statistical Mechanics

Fall
2021
01
4.00
Desalegn Debu

MWF 03:15PM-04:30PM

Mount Holyoke College
115114
Kendade 107
ddebu@mtholyoke.edu
This course presents thermodynamic and statistical descriptions of many-particle systems. Topics include classical and quantum ideal gases with applications to paramagnetism; black-body radiation; Bose-Einstein condensation; and the Einstein and Debye solid; the specific heat of solids.

Prereq: Quantum Mechanical Phenomena (PHYS-250) and Intro to Math Methods (PHYS-205) or permission from department.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.