Statistical Physics

We'll study, e.g., how one can derive macroscopic properties of a system from a statistical distribution of the microscopic properties of atoms and molecules.

14.9.2026 - 31.7.2027

5 cr

Face-to-faceOnline

Intermediate studies

Core content

Boltzmann distribution and partition function
Gibbs distribution and chemical potential
Ideal gas, equipartition theorem
Real gases, phase transitions
Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions

Complementary knowledge

Black body radiation, lattice vibrations
Fermi gas, Bose-Einstein condensation

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Fields

Engineering and technology

Scope

5 cr

Code

FYS.222

After completing the course, the student is able to construct the connection between fundamental laws of physics governing the microstate of a system and the thermodynamic quantities and laws describing the macroscopic world and practically infinite systems. In addition to conceptual understanding, the student can mathematically deal with classical and quantum mechanical problems at the macroscopic limit. Furthermore she/he can solve simple problems in statistical physics and interpret the results.

Organiser

Tampere University

Contact details

avoin.tau@tuni.fi

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