Aims
The objective of the course is to interpret, at a molecular level, the results of thermodynamics and molecular kinetics by means of quantum and statistical mechanics.
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Main themes
Statistical thermodynamics : Boltzmann equation, statistical thermodynamics, the ideal gas in Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics, Bose-Einstein corrections, general expansion for U(T) and H(T), reaction and equilibrium constants, rate constants and Eyring theory.
Theoretical molecular physics : Hartree-Fock-Roothaan equations and configuration interactions, computation of molecular properties, electronic density, electric dipole moment, potential surfaces, physical basis of the chemical bond.
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Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
PREREQUISITE : Elements of quantum and statistical mechanics.
ASSESSMENT : Oral examination with written preparation.
TEACHING AIDS : Notes written by the teacher, overhead transparencies. List of recommended books.
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Other credits in programs
PHYS22/A
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Deuxième licence en sciences physiques (Physique appliquée)
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(4 credits)
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Mandatory
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PHYS22/G
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Deuxième licence en sciences physiques
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(4 credits)
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Mandatory
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