5.70/10.546 Statistical Thermodynamics
Fall 2012
Instructor: Jianshu Cao
Lecture: MW8.30-10 (2-147)
Subject Description:
Develops classical equilibrium statistical mechanical concepts for application to chemical physics problems. Basic concepts of ensemble theory formulated on the basis of thermodynamic fluctuations. Examples of applications include Ising models, lattice models of binding, ionic and non-ionic solutions, liquid theory, polymer and protein conformations, phase transition, and pattern formation. Introduces computational techniques with examples of liquid and polymer simulations.
Announcements
dates
Problem set 8 is due on Nov. 26th and problem set 9 is due on Dec. 3. The final exam will be posted on Dec. 2rd and is due on Dec. 10th.
Have a nice Thanksgiving!
Announced on 21 November 2012 10:25 a.m. by Jianshu Cao
office hours
The mid-term exam will cover Lec. 1-Lec 13. If you have any questions, feel free to email or stop by. I have office hours today till 4pm. --Jianshu
Announced on 30 October 2012 10:58 a.m. by Jianshu Cao
Reminder: open-book mid-exam at 8am
The mid-term exam will be held at 8am (not 8:30am!) Wednesday morning at our classroom. This will be an open-book examination. ---- Jianshu
Announced on 29 October 2012 5:02 p.m. by Jianshu Cao
Exam I Location and Time for Oct 31
Due to a class at 11:00 in 2-147, the exam will be held from 8 am to 11 am in 2-147 (normal class room).
Announced on 24 October 2012 2:53 p.m. by Rachel Shaver
due date changed to Wed.
Monday is Columbus Day, so we will not have class on Monday, and the due date for problem set 4 is Wednesday (Oct. 10).
Have a good weekend!
Jianshu
Announced on 06 October 2012 5:36 p.m. by Jianshu Cao
