Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH4004 : Statistical Mechanics { 3-1-0 / 4}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Jyoti Prakash Kar
Syllabus
Module 1 : |
Module1: (9 Hours)
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Course Objective
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To learn the classical Statistical mechanics, different distribution functions, ensembles in statistical mechanics, and their thermodynamic potentials. |
2 . |
To learn quantum statistical mechanics and density matrix for all ensembles. |
3 . |
To learn the ideal quantum gas using partition function and F-D and B-E distribution functions. |
4 . |
To learn Pauli Paramagnetism and white dwarf stars.
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Course Outcome
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At the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Essential Reading
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R. K. Pathria and P. D. Beale, Statistical Mechanics, Elsevier , 3rd Edition (1976). |
2 . |
P. B. Pal, An Introduction to Statistical Physics, Alpha Science International Ltd (2008). |
Supplementary Reading
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K. Huang, Statistical Mechanics, Wiley , 2nd Edition (1987). |
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M. Kardar, Statistical Physics of Particles, Cambridge University Press (2007). |