PHYS 310 - Statistical and Thermal Physics

The principles of the physics of systems having many particles. A statistical (microscopic) approach to the thermodynamic (macroscopic) properties of many-particle systems, such as pressure, volume, temperature, entropy, free energy and heat capacity. Systems of investigation include ideal gases, phonons in solids, conduction electrons, blackbody objects (e.g. stars), and quantum gases.

Prerequisites
PHYS 170 and PHYS 171 and PHYS 225 and minimum one year of Calculus or Permission of Instructor

Credits 4

Compass Attributes
Natural Science