| Unit name | Statistical Physics 402 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0200 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Dave Newbold |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Normally PHYS20002, PHYS20003 and the element Statistical Physics 303 or equivalents |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Modern statistical mechanics finds applications in diverse fields of science. This unit aims to introduce some general techniques for understanding both time dependent and static (equilibrium) properties of 'real' systems where the constituents are strongly interacting. Emphasis is placed on notions of order, disorder and dynamical fluctuations, especially the spatial and temporal correlation functions which characterize these.
