Introduction to quantum statistical mechanics and its application to systems of varying complexity from the simple ideal gas to the degenerate gas. Quantum fluids, phase transitions and simulation methods will also be introduced. Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 403 or PHYS 455. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of PHYS 257, PHYS 203, PHYS 313 and one of PHYS 304, PHYS 450.
Introduction to quantum statistical mechanics and its application to systems of varying complexity from the simple ideal gas to the degenerate gas. Quantum fluids, phase transitions and simulation methods will also be introduced. Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 403 or PHYS 455. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of PHYS 257, PHYS 203, PHYS 313 and one of PHYS 304, PHYS 450.
