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Basic principles of materials physics A
Grundlagen der Materialphysik A
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:26
Abstract
Foundations and applications of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, supplemented by an elementary theory of transport phenomena
Objective
The course provides a solid working knowledge in thermodynamics (as the appropriate language for treating a variety of problems in materials science) and in statistical mechanics (as a systematic tool to find thermodynamic potentials for specific problems)
Content
Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics 1. Introduction 2. Foundations of Thermodynamics 3. Applications of Thermodynamics 4. Foundations of Classical Statistical Mechanics 5. Applications of Classical Statistical Mechanics 6. Elementary Theory of Transport Phenomena
Resources
Lecture Notes
Ein Leitfaden und ein zusammenfassender Artikel werden auf der oben angegebenen Website zur Lehrveranstaltung zur Verfügung gestellt
Literature
1. D. Chandler, Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics (Oxford University Press, New York, 1987) 2. L. E. Reichl, A Modern Course in Statistical Physics (University of Texas Press, Austin, 1980) 3. H. Römer und T. Filk, Statistische Mechanik (VCH, Weinheim, 1994)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Taschenrechner.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Grundlagen der Materialphysik A |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Grundlagen der Materialphysik A |
|
3 h weekly |