Welcome - Statistical Mechanics PHYC 3210   Statistical Mechanics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Using statistical entropy, we will explore how macroscopic thermodynamic behavior emerges from microscopic models. We will consider the microanonical, canonical, and the grand canonical statistical ensembles. We will examine two-state systems as well as non-interacting Fermionic and Bosonic systems. Finally, we will learn about deceptively simple interacting systems such as the Ising model.
PREREQUISITES: PHYC 3200.03 or equivalent; MATH 2001.03, MATH 2120.03
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