Based on the knowledge obtained in the course Statistical Physics I the students are familiarized with the applications of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.

Stochastic processes, transport theory (Boltzmann's equation); Phase transitions and critical phenomena; computer simulations

The lecture is held in close cooperation with the Statistical Physics II Exercise course.
The students are invited to attend the combined lecture-exercise classes.
However, both courses can also be taken independent of each other.

First meeting Tue 01.03.2016, 08:30 FH HS 6

Please sign in for the lecture till March 8th, 2016.

Further details and the exact dates and times of each lecture are summarized in the file "StatPhysII_Uebersicht_SS2016.pdf" (Communication/Documents).

2 alternative exam options:

a) "VO-Modus": one written exam at the end of the semester on the content of the lecture. (replacement test in October and additonal oral exams until two years after the end of the course).

b) "VU-Modus": Joint grading with the exercise course "UE 136.050 Statistical Physics II": written exam at the end of the semester and interactive tutor-based exercise classes every two weeks; (replacement test in October, no further oral exams).

Registration for the Statistical Physics II Exercise course via TISS is required before 08.03.2016 for participants who choose the exam option b).

• F. Schwabl, Statistische Mechanik
• K. Huang, Statistical Mechanics
• W. Nolting, Grundkurs: Theoretische Physik VI
• L. D. Landau, E. M. Lifschitz, Statistische Physik, Teil 1&2

Statistical Physics I, Quantum Mechanics I