Introduction to Statistical Physics
RES.8-010 · Physics · High School · Summer 2018
Dr. Mobolaji Williams
<p><em>Introduction to Statistical Physics</em> introduces the concepts and formalism at the foundations of statistical physics. By the end of the course, students should understand qualitative and quantitative definitions of entropy, the implications of the laws of thermodynamics, and why the Boltzmann distribution is important in modeling systems at finite temperature. In terms of skills, students should have increased their familiarity with mathematical methods in the physical science, learn…
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