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PHYS 333. Thermal and Statistical Physics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2027
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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

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