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ENPH 472 Statistical Mechanics Units: 3.50
Phase space, the ergodic hypothesis and ensemble theory. Canonical and grand canonical ensembles. Partition functions. Ideal quantum gases. Classical gases and the liquid vapour transition. Introduction to techniques for interacting systems, including Monte Carlo simulations.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 31
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 11
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply statistical reasoning to the analysis of physical systems.
- Derive the standard ensemble distribution functions of equilibrium statistical mechanics.
- Examine non-interacting quantum gases using ensemble statistical mechanics.
- Examine non-interacting classical gases using ensemble statistical mechanics.
- Examine simple models in interacting magnetic systems using exact and approximate methods.