PHYS 320 - Computational Statistical and Thermal Physics

Institution:

Francis Marion University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Analysis of the properties of manyparticle systems at finite temperature using both analytical and numerical methods. Topics include heat, work, temperature, pressure, entropy, the laws of thermodynamics, engines, refrigerators, phases of matter, and phase transitions. These macroscopic phenomena will be described from a microscopic perspective using basic probability concepts, Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics methods, statistical ensembles, classical and quantum distribution functions, the partition function, and free energy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHYS 220 AND PHYS 301 AND PHYS 314 AND MATH 203 AND (CS 190 OR CS 226 or MATH 213)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fmarion.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 661-1362

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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