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PHYS 511 - Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

The laws and applications of thermodynamics; Boltzmann transport equation and transport phenomena; classical statistical mechanics, canonical and grand canonical ensembles; quantum statistical mechanics; ideal Fermi and Bose gases; cluster expansions; phase transitions and critical phenomena.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: PHYS 311 or CHEM 400 or equivalent.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
(3 cr.)


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