Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code ANP14001 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 統計力学I
Subject Name
(Katakana)
トウケイリキガクI
Subject Name in
English
Statistical Physics I
Instructor KAJIHARA YUKIO
Instructor
(Katakana)
カジハラ ユキオ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4:IAS J303
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture-oriented class 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 06 : Physics
Eligible Students 3rd year student
Keywords fundamental of thermodynamics, micro canonical distribution, canonical distribution, entropy, free energy 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Statistical mechanics is one of the fundamental systems of physics along with mechanics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and fluid mechanics.
It is highly recommended for students majoring in condensed matter science. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Integrated Arts and Sciences
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
(Abilities and Skills)
・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Statistical mechanics is one of the fundamental systems of physics (condensed matter science), and is a concept necessary for understanding physical phenomena from a microscopic standpoint.
This lecture is designed to help students understand the concept of statistical mechanics and its relation to thermodynamics.  
Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction and Principles of statistical mechanics
lesson2 Review of fundamental thermodynamics
lesson3 Concept of micro-canonical distribution
lesson4 Application of micro-canonical distribution
lesson5 Fundamental of canonical distribution
lesson6 Canonical distribution and distribution functions and free energy
lesson7 Application of canonical distribution 1
lesson8 Application of canonical distribution 2
lesson9 Temperature and pressure in statistical physics
lesson10 Chemical potential and generalized force in statistical physics
lesson11 Classical approximation: micro-canonical distribution
lesson12 Classical approximation: canonical distribution
lesson13 Application of statistical physics to liquid thermodynamics
lesson14 Limitation of thermodynamics: Ergodic or mesoscopic
lesson15 Final examination

Quizzes will be given every day.
A final exam will be given at the end of the course. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Textbooks and reference books are indicated in the class. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) handouts 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Preparation is unnecessary.
In order understand the laws and formulas shown in the class, please calculate those again by yourself. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Final examination: 70%
Attitude toward the class: 30% 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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