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PH3008 - Statistical Mechanics and Transport
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Equilibrium statistical mechanics/ensemble theory. Classical and Quantum Statistics. Applications eg ideal gases, heat capacity, magnetism, Bose-Einstein condensation, Fermi-Dirac gases. If time permits, introduction to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and transport theory.
Learning Outcomes
- solve mathematical, analytical, and numerical problems associated with Classical and Quantum Statistics, equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, and transport theory;
- investigate the connection between the behaviours observed in the physical world and the mathematical and physical concepts behind them;
- explain how approximation and limiting cases can aid in solving analytically intractable problems in an analytical and numerical manner;
- employ numerical/simulation/computational techniques to model statistical physics processes in real systems.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Log/logbook - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (10%) - Individual.
| Prerequisites: | PH2019 AND PH2002 AND MA2000 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
PH2008 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Greg Boyle. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Greg Boyle. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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