CHEM 544 Statistical Thermodynamics
Fall 2006
Course Directors
Professor Martin Gruebele (fall 2006)
Description
(CHEM 441) Fundamentals of classical thermodynamics with emphasis on equilibrium and stability criteria; an introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics with discussion of several ensembles and applications to ideal systems of interest to chemists; and introduction to nonequilibrium thermodynamics.
Credits
(4 hours)Course Prerequisites
CHEM 442 and 444, or equivalent.
Required Materials
- Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics, by David Chandler
