PHYS 333. Thermal and Statistical Physics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Introductory equilibrium statistical mechanics. Quantum states, probabilities, ensemble averages. Entropy, temperature, Boltzmann factor, chemical potential. Photons and phonons. Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions; applications.
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures
- Prerequisite: PHYS 232
- Restriction: Not open to students taking or having passed PHYS 362