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Welcome to Physics 176, a
one-semester undergraduate introduction to thermal and
statistical physics. The course will discuss how to
describe, classify, predict, and use the macroscopic
properties of equilibrium systems that consist of
many components such as molecules in a gas, atoms in a
crystal, photons in an opaque object, polymers in rubber,
electrons in a metal, spins in a magnet, and neutrons in a
neutron star. The subject is essential for nearly all areas
of physics and has found applications to many areas outside
of physics such as chemical, electrical, and mechanical
engineering, environmental science, computer science, social
science, and mathematics.
Please refer to the links at the top of this page to access
course announcements, the course syllabus, and other useful
material. In particular, please check
the
Announcements link from time to time for postings of
reading assignments, homeworks, answers,and topics or talks
of special interest to the class.
Note: This course has an
active Blackboard
website but that site will play a secondary role in that
only grades will be posted there.
