Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2021-2022
CHBE 540 - STAT PHYS NANOSCI NANOENG
Long Title: STATISTICAL PHYSICS FOR NANOSCIENCE AND NANOENGINEERING
Department: Chemical & Biomolecular Engr
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Students are introduced to statistical physics and its applications in numerous current fields of nanoscience and nanoengineering, in particular nanotubes, polymers, colloids, magnets, ferroelectrics, liquid crystals, and biological systems. Theories are presented, and the RG theory of phase transitions is discussed. Only basic undergraduate physics and mathematics are required.