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PH 333 Statistical Thermodynamics

(Also listed as CH 333 )

Principles of thermodynamics investigated from a modern statistical point of view, based upon ensemble theory. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, transport phenomena, thermal interactions, kinetic theory, and their applications to a variety of molecular systems.

Three class hours weekly.

Prerequisite: PH 212 , CH 302 . CH 302  may be taken concurrently with permission of the chair.