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Phys530 grading policy and syl=
labus
Statistical Mechanics (3-0-3)
Fall 2004= p>
Instructor: Dr. Abdulaziz aljalal
Course Description
The statistical basis of thermodynamics, element of en= semble theory, the canonical and grand canonical ensembles, quantum statistics, application to simple gases, Bose and Fermi systems, imperfect gases, phase transitions, and Ising model
Text book
Statistical Mechanics by R. K. Pa= thria
References
K. Hung, “Statistical Mechanics”, 2nd= Ed., Wiley,1987
F. Reif, “Fundamenta= ls if Statistical and Thermal Physics”, McGraw-Hill, 1965
Grading policies
&nbs= p; 20% homework
&nbs= p; 20% project / term paper
&nbs= p; 20% first major
&nbs= p; 20% second major
&nbs= p; 20% final
Homework policy
&nbs= p; A homework set is due one week from assignment. You may submit it after the due da= te but 15% of the grade will be deducted for every day after the due date.
Term paper policy
&nbs= p; You are encouraged to find a suitable topic as soon as possible. Your work is expected to evolve ov= er the course of the term. I would l= ike to see your progress periodically. The project is due one week before the end of classes of the semester. You may submit late but there will= be a plenty of 5% for every day after the dead line.
Exam policies
&nbs= p; Exam will be close book. Useful fo= rmula will be provided.
Topics covered
Ch 1 = The statistical basis of thermodynamics
Ch 2 = Element of ensemble theory
Ch 3 = The canonical and ensembles
Ch 4 = The grand canonical ensembles
Ch5 &= nbsp; Formulation of quantum statistics
Ch6 &= nbsp; The theory of simple gases
Ch7 &= nbsp; The ideal Bose System
Ch8 &= nbsp; Ideal Fermi systems
Ch9 &= nbsp; Statistical Mechanics of interacting systems: the method of cluster expansion
Ch12 = Theory of phase transition