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Thermal Physics

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Typically OfferedFall; Spring
LevelAdvanced
StudentsUndergraduate, advanced
Credits3.00
BreadthPhysical Science
L&S CreditCounts for L&S degree

An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a physics perspective. Thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, kinetic theory of gases, classical and quantum statistical mechanics.

Prerequisites: (PHYSICS 205, 241, 249, or E C E/PHYSICS 235) and PHYSICS 311, or graduate/professional standing

Lecture

SecInstructorTimePlace
001ILYA EsterlisMWF 11:00 am - 11:50 am103 Psychology

Discussion

SecInstructorTimePlace
301M 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm2104 Chamberlin
302W 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm2104 Chamberlin
303F 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm2120 Chamberlin