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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PY 407 - Thermodynamics and Introduction to Statistical Mechanics

Students in this course are introduced to the fundamental elements of thermodynamics and classical and quantum statistical mechanics. This includes a detailed analysis of the three laws of thermodynamics and their application to physical systems, kinetic theory and an introduction to the theory of statistical ensembles.

Prerequisites: PY 214, PY 215.

Credits: 3 cr.