PHYS 41800 - Thermal And Statistical Physics

Temperature, equations of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy and applications, kinetic theory, transport processes, statistical mechanics.

Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how statistical physics is used to determine macroscopic parameters based on microscopic effects.
2. Describe the meaning of entropy and temperature, and their role in understanding this aspect of physics.
3. Use ideas and formulae associated with thermal physics to solve problems.