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PHY6339   Statistical Physics   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F7

Description

Statistical Physics is the derivation of the thermal properties of matter using the under-lying microscopic Hamiltonians. The aims of this course are to introduce the techniques of Statistical Mechanics, and to use them to describe a wide variety of phenomena from physics, chemistry and astronomy. Current research literature is explored through a directed reading exercise.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 76.0
Lecture 18.0
Problem Solving 4.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 15 %
Exam 2.0 75 %
Other 0.0 10 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.