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11028-01 - Lecture: Statistische Physik und ihre Anwendungen in Chemie, Biologie und Physik (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| 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 18.02.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 20.02.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Friday 27.02.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 06.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 13.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 20.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 27.03.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 03.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Ostern |
| Wednesday 08.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 10.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 15.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 17.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 22.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 24.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 01.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Tag der Arbeit |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 08.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 13.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 15.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Auffahrt |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 22.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Wednesday 27.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 29.05.2026 | 08.15-10.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| 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 24.06.2026 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 |