PH3008 - Statistical Mechanics and Transport

Credit points:	03
Year:	2014
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Engineering (pre 2015)

Equilibrium statistical mechanics/ensemble theory. Classical and Quantum Statistics. Applications eg ideal gases, heat capacity, magnetism, Bose-Einstein condensation, Fermi-Dirac gases. If time permits, introduction to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and transport theory.

Learning Outcomes

• understanding of equilibrium statistical mechanics/ensemble theory;
• understanding of Classical and Quantum Statistics;
• understanding of applications eg ideal gases, heat capacity, magnetism, Bose-Einstein condensation, Fermi-Dirac gases;
• understanding of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and transport theory.

Prerequisites:	PH2019 AND PH2002 AND MA2000
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PH2008

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2014
Coord/Lect:	Professor Ronald White.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 24 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 70%); project, hand-in problems (10% - 20%); labs (10% - 20%).

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