Statistical Physics I

Spheres on a lattice with directional arrows.

A molecular solid in which the individual molecules are localized at specific lattice sites and possess no center of mass motion.

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MIT Course Number

8.044

As Taught In

Spring 2013

Level

Undergraduate

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Course Description

This course offers an introduction to probability, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. Numerous examples are used to illustrate a wide variety of physical phenomena such as magnetism, polyatomic gases, thermal radiation, electrons in solids, and noise in electronic devices.

This course is an elective subject in MIT’s undergraduate Energy Studies Minor. This Institute-wide program complements the deep expertise obtained in any major with a broad understanding of the interlinked realms of science, technology, and social sciences as they relate to energy and associated environmental challenges.

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Thomas Greytak. 8.044 Statistical Physics I. Spring 2013. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.


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