PHYS 219Statistical Physics
The basic laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, kinetic theory of gases, quantum and classical statistical mechanics, virial expansion, linear response theory. Applications in condensed matter physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 210. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | ISB 231 | O. Narayan | Open 6/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onuttom Narayan | 2.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 47% | 32 |
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