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Semester | spring semester 2018 |
Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
Lecturers | Richard Warburton (richard.warburton@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
Content | Classical thermodynamics: first law, second law, entropy, thermodynamic functions Applications of classical thermodynamics: gases, phase transitions, chemical processes Classical statistical mechanics: main principles Quantum statistical mechanics: main principles including Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics Applications of statistical mechanics: photons, phonons, electrons |
Learning objectives | Deep understanding of classical thermodynamics Fluency in application of classical thermodynamics in physics and chemistry Understanding of statistical mechanics, both classical and quantum Fluency in application of statistical mechanics to problems in physics and chemistry Appreciation of link between thermodynamics and statistical principles |
Bibliography | C. J. Adkins, "Equilibrium Thermodynamics" [Cambridge University Press] P. Atkins and J. de Paula, "Physical Chemistry" [Oxford University Press] S. J. Blundell and K. M. Blundell, "Concepts in Thermal Physics" [Oxford University Press] R. Bowley and M. Sanchez, "Introductory Statistical Mechanics" [Oxford University Press] K. A. Dill and S. Bromberg, "Molecular Driving Forces" [Taylor & Francis] |
Comments | Ehemaliger Titel der Vorlesung: Statistische Mechanik |
Weblink | Nano Photonics Group web-page |
Admission requirements | Quantenmechanik der Physik III Vorlesung |
Language of instruction | German |
Use of digital media | No specific media used |
Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
Modules |
Module Matter Physics (Bachelor Nanosciences) (Pflicht) Module Methods in Computational Biology (Bachelor Computational Sciences) |
Assessment format | continuous assessment |
Assessment details | Die schriftliche Prüfung dauert 2 Stunden |
Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
Offered by | Departement Physik |