Physics 326 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Statistical Mechanics & Thermo

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Spencer Smith

MWF 10:30AM-11:45AM

Mount Holyoke College
131345
smiths@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.