8.044 Statistical Physics I, Spring 2003
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Author(s)
Greytak, Thomas John, 1940-
Alternative Title
Statistical Physics I
Date Issued
June 2003
Abstract
Introduction to probability, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. Random variables, joint and conditional probability densities, and functions of a random variable. Concepts of macroscopic variables and thermodynamic equilibrium, fundamental assumption of statistical mechanics, microcanonical and canonical ensembles. First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Numerous examples illustrating a wide variety of physical phenomena such as magnetism, polyatomic gases, thermal radiation, electrons in solids, and noise in electronic devices. Concurrent enrollment in 8.04 [Quantum Physics I] is recommended.
Subjects
probability
statistical mechanics
thermodynamics
random variables
joint and conditional probability densities
functions of a random variable
macroscopic variables
thermodynamic equilibrium
fundamental assumption of statistical mechanics
microcanonical and canonical ensembles
second
magnetism
polyatomic gases
thermal radiation
electrons in solids
First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics
Statistical physics
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
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