Physics 326 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Statistical Mechanics & Thermo
Fall
2023
01
4.00
Kerstin Nordstrom
MWF 03:15PM-04:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
121293
Kendade 107
knordstr@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.