LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student will have a thorough understanding of how to characterize interacting and / or random systems. The student knows the phenomenology of phase transitions and associated phenomena. The student will be familiar with current research topics in equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 04.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mikko Alava
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Rehearsal of thermodynamics and statistical physics. Random systems and correlations. Phase transitions. Non-equilibrium systems and fluctuations.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Written exam, home work, and student presentations.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, in-class exercises, student presentations, independent work.
applies in this implementation
Lectures 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
In-class exercises 24 hrs (2 hrs/week)
Student presentations 12 hrs (1 hr/week)
Independent work 70 hrs
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course material will be announced on the course web page.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - II