PHYS 430 - Thermal & Statistical Physics

Statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory with applications to physical systems.

Credits: 3-0-3 Level: 400 Offered: S Type: Core

Prerequisites: PHYS 300, MATH 301

Statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory with applications to physical systems.

Prerequisites: PHYS 300, MATH 301

Course Resources

Course Syllabus & Policy

• Course Information

Textbooks & References

• Introduction to Thermal Physics - Schroeder
• Solutions Manual - Schroeder

Homework & Assignments

• Homework 3 (PDF)
• Homework 4 (PDF)
• Homework 5 (PDF)
• Homework 7
• Homework 10 (PDF)

Exams & Solutions

• No materials available yet

Quizzes & Solutions

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Lecture Notes

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Computational Materials

• Homework 3 (Mathematica)
• Homework 4 (Mathematica)
• Homework 5 (Mathematica)
• Homework 10 (Mathematica)
• Final Project (Mathematica)

Projects

• Project Animation
• Stirling Engine Animation

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