Physics 423 - Statistical Physics
Spring
2024
01AA
TU 4:15PM 5:05PM
UMass Amherst
20300
Lederle Grad Res Tower rm 202
Thermodynamic and statistical descriptions of many particle systems. Topics include: laws of thermodynamics, entropy, free energies, chemical potential, canonical and grand canonical ensembles, quantum statistics, phase transitions, and application to various systems, including classical and quantum gases and solids.
PHYSICS 284 and MATH 233
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.