FYBAF0006 Thermodynamics and Statistical physics

Institute of physics in Opava
winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
3/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Martin Blaschke, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Martin Blaschke, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Martin Blaschke, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava
Timetable
Mon 9:45–10:30 B4, Wed 14:45–16:20 309
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
FYBAF0006/A: Mon 10:35–12:10 B4, M. Blaschke
Prerequisites
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Basic knowledge of the mechanics (also analytical), molecular physics and quantum mechanics.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will learn about the principles and methods of thermodynamics and statistical physics (both classical and quantal) and about their applying especially in astrophysics and particle physics.
Learning outcomes
By completing the course the student should be capable of: -apply basic thermodynamic methods in astrophysics and particle physics. - will be equipped with an example of the relationship between phenomenological and fundamental scientific discipline.
Syllabus
  • Basic concepts and postulates of thermodynamics. Equations of state. Zero law of thermodynamics. Internal energy and its changes. First law of thermodynamics. Heat capacities C_p and C_V and Mayer's relation. The work of the ideal of gas in various reversible events. Carnot cycle, Carnot theorem, Clausius equation. Thermodynamic temperature scale. Pfaff forms. Second law of thermodynamics, its physical content and various formulations. Entropy. Thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell's relations. Components and phases, phase diagrams of single-component systems. Coexistence curve, triple point, critical point. Clapeyron equation and equations derived from it. Gibbs phase rule. Classification of phase transitions. Third law of thermodynamics, Nernst, Simon and Falk formulations. Reversible and irreversible events. Law of entropy growth. Basic concepts of classical statistical physics. Canonical phase volume invariance, Liouville's theorem. Ergodic hypothesis. Basic concepts of quantum statistical physics. Density operator and matrix, quantum Liouville's theorem. Microcanonical essemble. Boltzmann relation for entropy. Gibbs canonical distribution, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Grand canonical essemble. Ideal gases of bosons a fermions. Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions.
Literature
  • • Kvasnica, J. Statistická fyzika. Academia, Praha, 1998. ISBN 80-200-0676-1.
  • Reif F. Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics. McGraw-Hill, 1965.
  • • Atkins, P., de Paula, L. Fyzikální chemie. Praha, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7080-830-6.
  • Kvasnica, J. Termodynamika. SNTL Praha, 1965.
  • Blaschke, M. Termodynamika a statistická fyzika, skripta, SLU.
Teaching methods
Lecture, exercises, home assignments and their evaluations.
Assessment methods
Credit Active participation on tutorial sessions and the timely completion of home tasks is required. Detailed criteria will be announced by the tutorial lecturer. The exam consists of the main written part and a supplemental oral part.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The attending of lectures is recommended, that of tutorial sessions is compulsory. If a student was absent for serious reasons, the teacher may prescribe him/her an alternative way of fulfilling the duties.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (winter 2023, recent)
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