| 1 |
One Random Variable |
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| 2 |
One Random Variable (cont.) |
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| 3 |
Two Random Variables |
Problem set 1 due |
| 4 |
Two Random Variables (cont.) |
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| 5 |
Functions of a Random Variable |
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| 6 |
Functions of a Random Variable (cont.) |
Problem set 2 due |
| 7 |
Sums of Random Variables |
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| 8 |
Central Limit Theorem |
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| 9 |
Thermodynamic Variables, Existence of Temperature |
Problem set 3 due |
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Exam 1 |
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| 10 |
Empirical Temperature, Work, Exact Differentials |
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| 11 |
First Law of Thermodynamics |
Problem set 4 due |
| 12 |
Paths, Adiabatic and Others |
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| 13 |
Microcanonical Ensemble |
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| 14 |
Entropy and Temperature |
Problem set 5 due |
| 15 |
Second Law |
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| 16 |
Two Level System |
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| 17 |
Entropy and Consequences of the Second Law |
Problem set 6 due
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Exam 2 |
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| 18 |
Thermodynamic Potentials and Maxwell Relations |
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| 19 |
Engines, Carnot and Others |
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| 20 |
Refrigerators, Third Law |
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| 21 |
Canonical Ensemble |
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| 22 |
Canonical Ensemble (cont.) |
Problem set 7 due |
| 23 |
2 Level Systems, Monatomic Gas, H.O. |
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| 24 |
Polyatomic Gases, Vibrational Modes |
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| 25 |
Polyatomic Gases, Rotational Modes |
Problem set 8 due |
| 26 |
Thermal Radiation, Basics |
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| 27 |
Thermal Radiation, Thermodynamics |
Problem set 9 due |
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Exam 3 |
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| 28 |
Thermal Radiation, Statistical Mechanics |
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| 29 |
Quantum Mechanics of Identical Particles |
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| 30 |
Composite Particles, Density of States |
Problem set 10 due |
| 31 |
Fermions at and near T=0 |
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| 32 |
Stars |
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| 33 |
Bose-Einstein Condensation |
Problem set 11 due |
| 34 |
Spin 1/2 Paramagnet |
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| 35 |
General Quantum Paramagnet |
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| 36 |
Adiabatic Demagnetization, Electronic and Nuclear |
Problem set 12 due |
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Exam 4 |
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