Statistical Mechanics

3 credits

Ensemble theory, application to classical and quantum gases, and Boltzmann equation. Principles and applications of statistical mechanics. Ideal gases, degenerate Fermi gases, Bose-Einstein condensation, black body radiation, fluctuations and phase transitions. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of MATH 200, PHYS 215. Corequisite: PHYS 304.