9765 (v.4) Quantum and Statistical Physics 301

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Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version AND 7907 (v.5) Particles and Waves 201 or any previous version AND 8717 (v.5) Electromagnetism 202 or any previous version
Schrodinger wave equations, quantum mechanics, Oscillation, time independent perturbation theory, realistic hydrogen atom, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Hamiltonian for charged particle, radiation. Spectra of atoms, molecules, crystals. Microcanonical and canonical ensembles. Thermodynamic variables. Specific heats of ideal solids. Thermal expansion. Grand canonical ensemble. Statistics. Blackbody radiation.