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PHYS 971 - Statistical Mechanics

Credits: 3

The study of equilibrium states of physical systems involving many particles. Introduces basic concepts of statistical ensembles and presents applications to non-interacting systems for both classical and quantum-mechanical particles. Discusses aspects of interacting classical systems, including a brief introduction to phase transitions and critical phenomena.

Requisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 662, PHYS 664, PHYS 821.

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Fall


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