Statistical Mechanics
Physics
From microstates to macroscopic thermodynamics via probability, partition functions, and quantum statistics.
Learning Objectives
- Derive thermodynamic laws from statistical counting
- Master canonical and grand canonical ensembles
- Understand Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics
- Analyze phase transitions and critical phenomena
Lessons
1
Microstates, Macrostates & Entropy
35 min
2
The Canonical Ensemble & Partition Function
35 min
3
Grand Canonical Ensemble & Chemical Potential
30 min
4
Quantum Statistics: Fermi & Bose Gases
35 min
5
Phase Transitions & Critical Phenomena
35 min
6
Fluctuations, Response Functions & Fluctuation-Dissipation
30 min
7
Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
30 min
8
Classical & Quantum Field Theory of Matter
30 min
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