PHYS115 KS - Statistical Physics with Computational Applications

This upper-division course focuses on statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, kinetic and transport theory, quantum statistical mechanics (including micro-canonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles, Bose and Fermi statistics) and applications. Both analytical and numerical techniques will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: PHYS 035 KS; PHYS 100 KS; MATH 032 CM

Offered: Every fall

Credit: 1

Course Number: PHYS115 KS