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PHYS516

Thermal and Statistical Physics
PHYS516 SP

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Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open

An introductory course in classical thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Open only to graduate students.

MAJOR READINGS

R. Baierlein, THERMAL PHYSICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets; midterm and final exams; some short computer calculations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Similar to PHYS316, with some supplementary material and special assignments. Open only to graduate students.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Baierlein, R
Times: M.W.F.. 9:00AM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 0, Fr: 0
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997



About the Photo:

"Thermograph of a boy and his dog. The bright regions are those of high temperature."

Reference:

Tipler, Paul A., PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS VOL. 1. New York: Worth Publishers, Inc., 1990



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