Physics
611: Statistical Mechanics, Spring
2026
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Instructor:
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Prof. Alexandre V. Morozov Office hour: by request |
Lectures: Monday and Thursday, 10.20 am - 11.40 am, ARC 333
Textbooks:
Introduction to Modern Statistical Mechanics (1st Edition, Oxford University Press) by David Chandler (1987)
Statistical Mechanics (2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons) by Kerson Huang (1987)
Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions by J. M. Yeomans (1992)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate-level knowledge of thermal physics.
Homework and Exams: One homework per 1-2 weeks, in-class midterm and final exams.
The grade is
determined according to the following formula: total score = 1/4(midterm) + 1/4(final) + 1/2(homework)
Homework Grader: Liam L.h. Lau (ll960 AT physics.rutgers.edu
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Lecture Notes:
Lecture 1 (01/22) pdf
Lecture 2 (01/29) pdf
Lecture 3 (02/02) pdf
Lecture 4 (02/05) pdf
Lecture 5 (02/09) pdf
Lecture 6 (02/12, 02/16) pdf
Lecture 7 (02/19) pdf
Lecture 8 (02/26) pdf
Homework:
Homework 1 (due 02/09): Problems Solutions
Homework 2 (due 02/23): Problems Solutions
Note: NO lecture on Jan. 26 10.20 - 11.40 am
Note: NO lecture on Feb. 23 10.20 - 11.40 am
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