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FYTN15/FMFN25: Statistical Mechanics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics.

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Contents

The course aims to give an introduction to modern statistical mechanics.

The course will cover the following topics:

Fundamental of thermodynamics
Conditions for equilibrium and stability
Statistical mechanics
Non-interacting systems
Statistical mechanical theory of phase transitions

General information

Semester: autumn
Study period: 2
Level: master
Language: English
Form of teaching: Lectures and problem sessions
Assessment: Written exam, hand-in exercises, oral presentation.
Grading scale: U-G-VG
Course plan: in English, in Swedish

Course literature

David Chandler, Introduction to modern statistical mechanics.

Teachers

Tobias Ambjörnsson, tobias.ambjornsson@thep.lu.se, 046 -222 9081
Erik van Loon erik.van_loon@teorfys.lu.se
Kalle Kansanen kalle.kansanen@teorfys.lu.se
Timea Vitos, timea.vitos@thep.lu.se

Introductory Meetings

Information about the compulsory introductory meetings can be found here.

Schedule

The schedule for the next instance of the course can be found in TimeEdit.

Application

Through antagning.se