| Unit name | The Physics of Phase Transitions. |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYSM0300 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1A (weeks 1 - 6) |
| Unit director | Professor. Dave Newbold |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
PHYS30021 Solid State Physics 302, or MATH34300 Statistical Mechanics. |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This courses teaches the fundamental concepts and mathematical techniques of equilibrium statistical mechanics, in the context of two simple questions: Why does matter exist in different phases? And how does it change from one phase to another?
