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267234 VO Theoretical physics IV for teacher students (2022S)
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Details
Language: English
Examination dates
- Thursday 30.06.2022 08:45 - 10:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Friday 07.10.2022 12:45 - 14:45 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Friday 02.12.2022 13:30 - 15:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Wednesday 25.01.2023 09:00 - 11:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
Lecturers
- Roberto Cerbino
- Melisa Cirak (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 18.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 25.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 01.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 08.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 29.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 06.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 13.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 20.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 27.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 03.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 10.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 17.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
- Friday 24.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
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Aims, contents and method of the course
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*.
Assessment and permitted materials
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.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
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.
- 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.
Examination topics
The examination topics coincide with the topics addressed during the lectures on Fridays, as well as during the exercises held on Wednesdays.
Reading list
Ken A. Dill and Sarina Bromberg, Molecular Driving Forces – Statistical Thermodynamics in Chemistry and Biology, Garland Science, 2nd edition, 2011
Association in the course directory
UF PHYS 11
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