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9765 (v.4) Quantum and Statistical Physics 301



 

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.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.


 
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