Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | ||
Statistical Thermodynamics I | |||
Learning Activity |
Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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S-CHIM-024 |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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Français | Français | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19) |
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Content of Learning Activity
Introduction to statistics and probability (binomial distribution, Poisson and Gaussian) statistical mechanics (ergodicity, basic assumptions, Shannon entropy, equilibrium) micro-canonical ensemble (phase space, application to ideal gases, Gibbs paradox) canonical ensemble (descriptions ideal gas atmospheres laws, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, van der Waals gas mean-field approximation, chemical reactions) Grand canonical Ensemble
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Sans objet
Other Recommended Reading
Not applicable
Mode of delivery
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)