PY 413 - Thermal Physics

Institution:

North Carolina State University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. The statistical study of physical systems emphasizing the connection between the statistical description of macroscopic systems and classical thermodynamics. Concepts of heat, internal energy, temperature and entropy. Classical and quantum statistical distributions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncsu.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 515-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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