Statistical Physics Course
Gain mastery in statistical physics essentials including ensembles, partition functions, Maxwell-Boltzmann speed distributions, and entropy. Connect atomic-level motion to thermodynamic principles, enhancing your capacity to model gases and materials accurately for professional physics applications. Ideal for building confidence in real-world problem-solving.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course offers a clear, hands-on guide from basic statistical ensembles to practical applications. You will study microcanonical and canonical methods, partition functions, entropy, and temperature, linking them to kinetic theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions, and calculations like mean free path, collision times, and thermal velocities. This builds your skills to analyze data and test models effectively in physics tasks.
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Develop skills
- Perform quick order-of-magnitude estimates for gases and check classical limits.
- Calculate Maxwell-Boltzmann speed distributions and identify main thermal speeds.
- Construct microcanonical and canonical ensembles to derive key thermodynamic relations.
- Apply partition functions to find energy, free energy, entropy, and pressure in multi-particle systems.
- Explain temperature and entropy at the microscopic level, tying motion to the second law.
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