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PHYS 516 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (3)

Fundamental principles of classical and quantum statistics. Non-interacting Boltzmann, Bose and Fermi systems. Superconductivity, BE condensation and phase transitions. Fluctuation and kinetic theory, interacting particles via Monte Carlo techniques. Laws of thermodynamics and applications.

Prerequisite: PHYS 310  or equivalent upper-division thermodynamics, PHYS 510 . PHYS 520  recommended.

Graduate-level


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