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Nov 27, 2024
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PHYS 340 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics Units: 3 Connection between macroscopic properties of light and matter and microscopic characteristics of their constituent particles is explored. Topics of study include microstates/macrostates, energy, temperature, heat, entropy, the canonical ensemble and partition function, quantum degenerate gases, chemical equilibrium, and phase transitions.
Prerequisites: MATH 230, and PHYS 137 or PHYS 126. Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground. Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice). Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: - Students will be able to explain the connection between microstates and macrostates, and in particular the nature of entropy.
- Students will be able to apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to analyze the behavior of various macroscopic systems (for example, heat engines and refrigerators).
- Students will be able to use the partition function to calculate thermodynamic properties of various systems.
- Students will be able to explain the difference between fermions and bosons and the nature of quantum degeneracy.
- Students will be able to apply the concept of the chemical potential to solve problems involving chemical reactions and phase transitions.
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