TEACHING
Statistical Physics (PH312, Fall 2019)
Textbooks
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics by W.Greiner et. al. (Springer-Verlag)
Class time
Tuesday and Thursday, 14:30~16:00
Classroom
Creative Learning Bldg. (E11), 301
Prerequisites
Classical Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Course Descriptions
This is an undergraduate course on statistical mechanics, a theoretical framework describing systems involving a large number of particles based on fundamental statistical postulates. In this course, we aim to provide a way of general understanding of equilibrium statistical properties (average and fluctuation) of a system with many constituents using statistical postulates and microscopic concepts. In the latter half of the course, selected important applications of statistical mechanics such as cluster expansion and renormalization group will be described, if it is allowed.
Tentative Course Outline (Topics to be covered)
The following schedule is only tentative and may change without notice.
- Introduction and postulate of statistical mechanics
- Statistical ensembles
- Quantum statistical mechanics
- Statistical mechanics for interacting particles
- Phase transitions & critical phenomena
Tentative evaluation criteria
Mid (35%), Final (35%), Attendance, homework, quiz and class participation (30%). Be advised that it is only tentative and can be subject to a change.
Homework sets
Submit : E6-6 Rm. 212
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Late policy : -20% per day
Notices
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