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Second cycle degree course in
Physics
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences

STATISTICAL PHYSICS
cod. 16658

Academic year 2010/11
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Fisica della materia (FIS/03)
Field
Microfisico e della struttura della materia
Type of training activity
Characterising
48 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
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Learning objectives

Understanding the fundamental aspects of quantum statistical mechanics and its most important applications.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Outline of classical statistical mechanics.
Mixed states in quantum statistical mechanics. Density operator, statistical entropy.
Fundamental principle of statistical mechanics, quantum statistical ensembles. Ideal quantum gases, paramagnets, molecular rotations and vibrations, heat capacity of solids.
Phase transitions. Linear response.

Full programme

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Bibliography

K. Huang,Statistical Mechanics;
L. E. Reichl, A Modern Course in Statistical Physics;
J. M. Yeomans, Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions.

Teaching methods

Theory lectures and computer numerical simulations

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination

Other information

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