Universität Wien

267234 VO Theoretische Physik IV für das UF Physik (2022S)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Freitag 18.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 25.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 01.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 08.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 29.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 06.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 13.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 20.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 27.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 03.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 10.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 17.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 24.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course aims at providing the participants with a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and ideas needed to understand the thermal physics occurring at the macroscale, also by making use of the statistical physics governing matter at the molecular scale. The course will be mostly centred around classical physics concepts, with few exceptions that will require a basic quantum treatment (*marked with an asterisk below).

The topics that will be addressed during the course are: Thermal equilibrium; Heat, work, and energy; First law of thermodynamics; Second law of thermodynamics; Entropy and the Boltzmann law; Thermodynamic driving forces; Processes, Pathways, Cycles; Laboratory conditions and free energies; Maxwell’s relations and mixtures; The Boltzmann distribution law; Partition Function; Ensembles; The statistical mechanics of simple solids, liquids, and gases*; Physical basis of temperature and heat capacity*.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Assessment will be based on a written exam that may contain conceptual questions (both multiple-choice and open) and short exercises. No material is permitted during the exam, except for a standard calculator.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Knowledge of the following topics is required to profitably attend the lectures (during the Wednesday exercises there will be a brief review, but please do not consider it a substitute for your individual study.):
- basics of probability and statistics (can be found for instance in Chapter 1 of the Dill&Bromberg book in the reading list): probability, multiplicity, combinatorics, distribution functions (Poisson, Gaussian, binomial, exponential, power law, Lorentzian), averages, moments;

- multivariate calculus (can be found for instance in Chapter 4 of the Dill&Bromberg book in the reading list): multivariate functions, partial derivatives, total differential, extrema of multivariate functions without and with constraints, Lagrange multipliers, exact differentials and Euler test, chain rule.

Criteria for assessment are: Proficiency in explaining the key concepts in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of simple systems; Proficiency in answering questions and solving simple problems in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; Ability to provide a physical interpretation of the microscopic processes underlying the macroscopic thermal properties of systems; Capability to communicate correctly, concisely, clearly and unambiguously your own understanding and interpretation in written form.

Prüfungsstoff

The examination topics coincide with the topics addressed during the lectures on Fridays, as well as during the exercises held on Wednesdays.

Literatur

Ken A. Dill and Sarina Bromberg, Molecular Driving Forces – Statistical Thermodynamics in Chemistry and Biology, Garland Science, 2nd edition, 2011

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

UF PHYS 11

Letzte Änderung: Di 09.08.2022 14:29