PHY 463 - Statistical Mechanics

Introduces statistical mechanics and thermodynamics with examples chosen from magnetic systems, ideal gases, metals, superfluidity, chemical reactions, phase transformations, mixtures, semiconductors, kinetic theory or related topics. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Rec 3.

Prerequisites: MAT 258 or MAT 259 and PHY 236.

Credits: 3