1. Statistical basis of thermodynamics.

2. Ensemble theory. Canonical and Grand Canonical ensembles.

3. Quantum statistics.

4. Ideal Gases: Boltzmann, Bose and Fermi systems.

5. Real gases.

6. Phase transitions. Renormalization Group.

7. Fluctuations.

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1. R.K. Pathria, "Statistical Mechanics".

2. L. Landau and E. Lifshitz, "Statistical Physics".

3. W. Greiner, L. Neise, H. Stoecker, "Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics".

• Due in my mailbox (12 Physics) on the date and time shown.

• Wednesday 12:10-1:10 pm in A-315 Physics

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• 50% Final exam

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