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11028-01 - Lecture: Statistische Physik und ihre Anwendungen in Chemie, Biologie und Physik (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Martino Poggio (martino.poggio@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] S. J. Blundell and K. M. Blundell, "Concepts in Thermal Physics" [Oxford University Press] K. A. Dill and S. Bromberg, "Molecular Driving Forces" [Taylor & Francis] Reif, "Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics" [McGraw-Hill] |
| Weblink | ADAM: Statistical Physics for Nanos |
| Admission requirements | Quantenmechanik der Physik III Vorlesung |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| wöchentlich | Friday | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 21.02.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 28.02.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 07.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Friday 14.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 21.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 28.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 02.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 04.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 09.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 11.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 16.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 18.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Ostern |
| Wednesday 23.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 25.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 30.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 02.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 07.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 09.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 14.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 16.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 21.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 23.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 28.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 30.05.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Auffahrt |
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Physics) Module: Matter Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Nanosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | 2-hour written exam Wednesday 25.06.2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 in NHS1 (Neuer Hörsaal 1, Klingelbergstrasse 82) |
| 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 |