Quantum mechanics-based statistical mechanics. Equilibrium macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamic states. Ensemble theory, including classical phase spaces, Liouville theorem, quantum modifications, and Gibbs microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Introduction to quantum mechanics, including Hamiltonian systems, the density matrix, and quantum statistics. Theory of ideal quantum gases and non-interacting Boson and Fermi-Dirac systems.

Credit Hours: (3)
Cross-listed Course(s): MEGR 7117

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