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Statistical Physics 2

Course
2012-2013

Description

This course introduces methods that allow to deal with macroscopic systems of interacting particles (i.e. practically all substances around us). Such systems show e.g. phase transitions but can unfortunately not be solved exactly. To study these systems we discuss various approximate methods in statistical physics: virial expansion, high and low temperature expansion and mean field theory.

Programme form

Lectures and excercises

Literature

No book necessary, script will be provided

Schedule

Year 3
5th semester

Physics Schedule
Astronomy Schedule

Exam

Written exam. Please have a look at the Exam Schedule.

Prerequisites

Statistische Fysica 1

More info

Contact details lecturer: Prof.dr. H. Schiessel (Helmut)
More information will be available on Blackboard (which requires a ULCN account).