PHYS567

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PHYS567

Statistical Mechanics PHYS567 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

This course will develop some of the more improtant concepts in statistical physics by examining several applications in detail. The areas covered will include the classical and quantum gasses, critical behavior and phase transitions, and non equillibrium phenomena.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Open to qualified seniors as well as graduate students.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PHYS313 or PHYS513

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Liquid helium and the porous-plug experiment.

Reference:

Blatt, Frank J., MODERN PHYSICS. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992

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