Physics 212 - Advanced
Statistical Physics
Spring 2008
Course Description:
This is a second graduate course in Statistical Mechanics - we will be largely concerned with systems near to, or in, thermal equilibrium. The first part of the course will discuss how different phases emerge within equilibrium statistical mechanics, and the physics of phase transitions. The last part of the course will be devoted to dynamics of many particle systems.
Course Information:
Lectures: Tue Thu 12:30-2:00, 51 Evans
(Extra Class on Jan 31, LeConte 395 at 9:30am. No class Feb 5, 7.)
Homeworks: 3 homeworks and a term paper will be assigned
Exams: no exams.
Instructor: Ashvin
Vishwanath
E-mail: ashvinv aat socrates
- Phone: 3-3952
- Office: 563 Birge
- Office Hours: Tue 2:10-4:00
Recommended Books
- Lectures on Phase Transitions and the Renormalization Group - Nigel Goldenfeld
- Principles of Condensed Matter Physics - Chaikin and Lubensky
- Scaling and Renormalization in Statistical Physics - John Cardy
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