5.70/10.546/20.465 Statistical Thermodynamics
Fall 2010
Instructors: Arup K Chakraborty, John M Deutch
TA: Andrej Kosmrlj
Lecture: TR11,F8 (8-205)
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
Change of class schedule for Week of October 4-8
Friendly reminder that there will be no class this Tuesday, Oct 5. Additional lectures will be on Friday, Oct 8, from 3-5 PM in room 66-360. Please note the room change.Andrej
Announced on 04 October 2010 11:50 a.m. by Andrej Kosmrlj
No class on Tuesday, September 28
Friendly reminder that there will be no class this Tuesday, September 28.Andrej
Announced on 27 September 2010 2:01 p.m. by Andrej Kosmrlj
Change of class schedule for Week of September 13-18
Due to unavailability of both professors there will be no regular classes next Thursday, Sep 16, and Friday, Sep 17. These two lectures will be replaced by additional class on Friday, Sep 17, from 3-5 PM in room 12-142. Please note the room change.Andrej
Announced on 09 September 2010 2:38 p.m. by Andrej Kosmrlj
