Statistical Mechanics of Liquids

1 Course Unit

The course will focus on advanced concepts and methods in statistical mechanics with a particular emphasis on the liquid state, e.g. aqueous solutions, capillarity, polymers, colloids, glasses, amphiphilic self-assembly, etc. Principles of both equilibrium and non- equilibrium statistical mechanics will be discussed and connections to experimentally measurable quantities will be made wherever possible. Fall or Spring 1 Course Unit