PHYS 333 Thermal and Statistical Physics (3 credits)

Overview

Physics : Introductory equilibrium statistical mechanics. Quantum states, probabilities, ensemble averages. Entropy, temperature, Boltzmann factor, chemical potential. Photons and phonons. Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions; applications.

Terms: Winter 2025

Instructors: Rutledge, Robert (Winter)

• Winter

• 3 hours lectures

• Prerequisite: PHYS 232

• Restriction: Not open to students taking or having passed PHYS 362