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FYS-2001: Statistical physics and Thermodynamics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian, or English by request | Examination semester
Spring | Contents
Introduction to probability, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. The subject includes the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic
relations, free energi and chemical potential. Emphasis is placed on the microscopic (statistical) interpretation of thermodynamics. The course also includes elements of quantum statistics (Fermi and Bose gases, Einstein condensation). Many physical systems/processes can only be explained at the microscopic (atomic) level. Examples are semiconductors, metals, white dwarf stars and nuclei. The basic knowledge provided in the course is necessary to understand such systems. The course builds on Calculus 3 (Mat-1003), Mechanics (Fys-1001) and Quantum Mechanics (Fys-2000).
| Recommended previous qualifications
FYS-1001 Mechanics, FYS-2000 Quantum mechanics, MAT-1003 Calculus 3 | Form of teaching
Lectures: 50 hr
Exercises: 30 hr
| Coursework requirements
Delprøve
| Exam and assessment
Portfolio assessment of a final written examination of 4 hours duration (counting approx 80%) and a midterm examination (counting approx 20%)
Grading scale: A-F
Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, 4 hour written examination counting 100%
Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21
New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph. | Date(s) of written examination
31.05.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
FYS-114 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/fysikk/fys2001/
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Teaching spring 2006
Første fremmøte: Tirsdag 10. januar kl 12:15 Rom U4 Realfagsbygget
Responsible teacher:Prof. Kristoffer Rypdal
Responsible teacher:Prof. Ruth Esser |
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