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
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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. |