Statistical Thermodynamics 310-ERS-1TEST

1. Probability Theory: Probability densities, cumulants and correlations; binomial distribution; laws of large numbers.
2. Phase space densities; Liouville's theorem,
3 .Classical Statistical Mechanics: Postulates; microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles. Partition function, free energy; classical limit; grand potential;
4.The microcanonical ensemble. Entropy; irreversibility; laws of thermodynamics (derivation); applications: paramagnet, ideal gas
5.Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials and processes; phase equilibria;
dilute solutions; chemical reactions.
6. Ideal quantum gases