PHYS 486 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Institution:

Truman State University

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Description:

Advanced treatment of thermodynamic systems; thermodynamic cycles; absolute scales of temperatures; entropy; thermodynamic potentials; fundamentals of statistical mechanics; microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles with applications to classical and quantum systems. Prerequisites: grades of "C" or higher in PHYS 251, PHYS 275, PHYS 382, and MATH 264. Pre- or co-requisite: STAT 290.Credits: 3 hours When Offered: (offered spring only) NOTE: General Honors Course. NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.truman.edu

Phone Number:

(660) 785-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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