Learning objectives
The aim of the course is the understanding of the profound difference between microscopic and macroscopic systems. <br />
Quantum mechanics is illustrated both by discussing the principles and by application of these to problems involving steady and non-steady states. <br />
The statistical approach to the study of macroscopic samples, whose components are microscopic particles, is illustrated using the model of ideal gas of bosons and fermions. <br />
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Elements of QUANTUM MECHANICS: <br />
Principles of quantum mechanics. <br />
Schroedinger’s equation. <br />
Square well, step, potential barrier. <br />
Harmonic oscillator. <br />
Hydrogen atom. <br />
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Elements of STATISTICAL MECHANICS: <br />
Ideal gas of Boltzmann. <br />
Ideal gas of Bose-Einstein. <br />
Ideal gas of Fermi-Dirac.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Recommended texts: <br />
Alonso-Finn, "Quantum and Statistical Physics", Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. <br />
L. Pauling and E. Wilson, "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics", Mc Graw-Hill International Book Company. <br />
C. Kittel, "Thermal Physics", John Wiley and Sons, Inc. New York. <br />
P. A. Tipler and G. Mosca, " Corso di Fisica - 3 Fisica Moderna", Zanichelli Ed.
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