PHY 360 - Statistical Thermodynamics

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

Basic concepts of heat, thermodynamics, and statistical physics for students of applied and theoretical physics. Temperature, equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, properties and behavior of pure substances, ideal gases, and mixtures. Introduction to statistical physics including statistical ensembles, probability, kinetic theory, heat capacity, and ideal gas velocity distributions. (4-0-0) Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: PHY 231.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites: PHY 231.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

May have started spring/summer 2007 or earlier.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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