Statistical and thermodynamic physics 2
[PHY1351]
[30h + 22.5h] 4 credits
This course is taught in the 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Jean Bricmont
Language: French
Level: First
Aims
Applications to various examples.
Main themes
2. Statistical mechanics in equilibrium
3. Kinetic theory
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Support: reference books:
H.B. Callen, Thermodynamics and an introduction to thermostatistics, 2d edition, Wiley, N.Y. 1987. Chap. 1-8, 12, 15-18;
Colin J. Thomson, Mathematical Statistical Mechanics, Princeton University Press, 1979, Chap. 1;
Kerson Huang, Statistical Mechanics, 2d edition, Wiley, N.Y. 1987.