Physics 423 - Statistical Physics
Spring
2026
01
4.00
Patrick Jefferson
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
81666
Lederle Grad Res Tower rm 121
pjefferson@umass.edu
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.