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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 2016

Instructors: Leslie, Sabrina (Winter)

• Winter

• 3 hours lectures

• Prerequisite: PHYS 232

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