PH3008 - Statistical Mechanics and Transport
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
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 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Professor Ronald White. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50% - 70%); project, hand-in problems (10% - 20%); labs (10% - 20%). |
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