PHYS 5330 Statistical Mechanics

This graduate course will introduce students to thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, Boltzmann equation and the collision operator, moments of the Boltzmann equations, the Navier-Stokes equations, introduction to non-equilibrium concepts, ensembles, classical and quantum gases, statistical physics of solids.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHYS 3303 or consent of instructor.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Physics and Astronomy

Offered

As scheduled