CHEM 232A
Thermodynamics and Introduction to Statistical Mechanics
A detailed discussion from an advanced point of view of the principles of classical thermodynamics. The fundamentals of statistical mechanics. Topics include an introduction to ensemble theory, Boltzmann statistics, classical statistical mechanics, and the statistical mechanics of ideal gas systems.
Topics
- an introduction to ensemble theory
- Boltzmann statistics
- classical statistical mechanics
- and the statistical mechanics of ideal gas systems
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
A detailed discussion from an advanced point of view of the principles of classical thermodynamics. The fundamentals of statistical mechanics. Topics include an introduction to ensemble theory, Boltzmann statistics, classical statistical mechanics, and the statistical mechanics of ideal gas systems.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027