 Aims
General principles of thermodynamics and of equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Applications to various examples.
Main themes
1. General principals of classical thermodynamics
2. Statistical mechanics in equilibrium
3. Kinetic theory
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites: General physics II, 3d statistical part PHYS 1130.
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.
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PHYS21/A
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Première licence en sciences physiques (Physique appliquée)
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PHYS21/G
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Première licence en sciences physiques
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(4 credits)
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Mandatory
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PHYS21/T
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Première licence en sciences physiques (Physique de la terre, de l'espace et du climat)
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