Theoretical Physics 4A (Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics)
Module PH0008 [ThPh 4A]
Module version of WS 2010/1
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
available module versions | |||||
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WS 2022/3 | WS 2021/2 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2015/6 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH0008 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Mandatory Modules in Bachelor Programme Physics (5th Semester, All Specializations)
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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270 h | 120 h | 9 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH0008 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Martin Beneke.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
1) Statistical foundation of the thermodynamics
Microcanonical ensemble, assumption of equal probability, density operator, partition function and entropy, heat and work, temperature, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, equipartition theorem, laws of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, canonical and grand canonical ensembles.
2) Phenomenological thermodynamics
Basic definitions, heat engine and thermodynamic cycle, thermodynamic potentials and stability, Maxwell relations, cooling of gases, Joule–Thomson effect, phases and phase transitions in one-component systems, Clausius–Clapeyron relation, osmosis, van der Waals equation, multicomponent systems.
3) Statistical physics of specific Systems in equilibrium
Non-interacting quantum gas: basics, classical limit, gas of molecules, ideal Fermi gas, degenerate Fermi gas, ideal Bose gas, Bose–Einstein condensation, photons, thermodynamics of radiation, phonons, magnetism, Ising model, virial expansion, van der Waals equation.
4) Non-equilibrium thermodynamics
Basic definitions of kinetic theory, Boltzmann equation, Brownian motion, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, particles and heat diffusion, Einstein relation.
Learning Outcome
After successful participation in this module students are able
- to explain basic concepts and relations of temperature and heat
- to understand basics of statistical mechanics and their implications on thermodynamics
- to describe ideal gases and ideal quantum gases
- to understand essential properties and different descriptions of interacting gases and fluids as well as to describe their behavior at phase transitions
- to gain insight into the non-equilibrium thermodynamics
Preconditions
PH0005, PH0006, PH0007, MA9201, MA9202, MA9203, MA9204
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 4 | Theoretical Physics 4A (Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics) | Egger, D. |
Tue, 10:00–12:00, PH HS2 Wed, 08:30–10:00, PH HS2 |
eLearning |
UE | 2 | Open Tutorial to Theoretical Physics 4A (Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics) |
Schwade, M.
Responsible/Coordination: Egger, D. |
Thu, 12:00–14:00, ZEI 0001 |
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UE | 2 | Exercise to Theoretical Physics 4A (Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics) |
Grumet, M.
Responsible/Coordination: Egger, D. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture: presentation
large tutorial: possibility to ask questions on the topic before handing in the exercise solutions
tutorial: discussion session, solution of the exercises in groups, further explanations and examples to the lecture contents
The courses of the module are offered during the winter semester only. Students taking the repeat exam after the summer semester may visit the courses to PH0012 Theoretical Physics 4B (Thermodynamics and Elements of Statistical Mechanics) to recapitulate the contents at least in parts.
Media
Blackboard or beamer presentation
concurrent material on webpage/moodle
Literature
- F. Reif, Fundamentals of statistical and thermal physics, Mc Graw-Hill
- T. Fließbach, Statistische Physik, Spektrum, Akad. Verlag
- W. Nolting, Band 6: Statistische Physik
- F. Schwabl, Statistische Mechanik
- Landau, Lifshitz, Pitajewski, Band 5: Statistische Physik, Teil 1
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The learning outcome is tested in an oral exam. Participation in tutorials is strongly recommended.
After successful participation in the tutorials a certificate ("Übungsschein") is issued. Successful participation is a) 50% of the achievable points, b) regular attendance in the tutorials and c) presentation of at least three solutions in a tutorial.
There will be a bonus (one intermediate stepping of "0,3" to the better grade) on passed module exams (4,3 is not upgraded to 4,0) if a certificate ("Übungsschein") is present before the oral exam.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
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Time | Location | Info | Registration |
Exam to Theoretical Physics 4A (Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics) | |||
Mon, 2023-07-10 till 23:59 | Dummy-Termin. Die individuellen Termine werden nach Abschluss der Anmeldung durch das Dekanat festgelegt und werden ca. 2. Juli-Hälfte / Ende Juli stattfinden. Voraussichtliche Prüfer: A. Ibarra, N. Kaiser, J. Knolle, L. Tancredi, A. Weiler, M. Zacharias Weitere Infos zur Theo.Phys. 4A: http://www.ph.tum.de/academics/faq/bsc/th4/ | till 2023-06-30 |