Physics: Basic Statistical Physics and Quantum Statistics

Education facts

Code: FYSB23

<p><span style="color:#2a2a2a">Welcome to the course "</span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">Basic Statistical Physics and Quantum Statistics</span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">​</span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">".</span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">​ Here we present the essence of the course in statistical mechanics, starting from a microscopic description of matter:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#2a2a2a">the central concept of entropy is introduced,</span></li> <li>a connection with thermodynamical quantities is established, and</li> <li>​paradigmatic systems such as the ideal (quantum and classical) gases are studied.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#2a2a2a">The overall topic is truly fascinating, since it shows in a beautiful way how what we experience in everyday life naturally emerges from the behavi​our of matter down at </span><span style="color:#2a2a2a">the fundamental space, time, and energy scales.</span></p> <p>The course is a compulsory component of a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and of the Master of Science programme in Medical Physics.</p>

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires general entry requirements, 7.5 credits in physics including knowledge corresponding to FYSB22 Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits (at least followed) and 45 credits in mathematics (maximum one of the courses incomplete, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to MATA21 Analysis in One Variable, 15 credits, MATA22 Linear Algebra 1, 7.5 credits, NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python, 7.5 credits, MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits and MATB22 Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits, as well as either 37.5 credits in physics (maximum one of the courses apart from FYSB21 incomplete, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to FYSA12 Introduction to University Physics, with Mechanics and Electricity, 15 credits, FYSA13 Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, 7.5 credits, FYSA14 Introduction to University Physics, with Thermodynamics, Climate and Experimental Methodology, 7.5 credits and FYSB21 Mathematical Methods for Vibrations, Waves and Diffusion, 7.5 credits (at least followed) or an additional 37.5 credits in mathematics (and if all 45 credits of mathematics above are completed, a maximum of one of these courses can be unfinished, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to MATB23 Analysis in Several Variables 2, 7.5 credits and MATB24 Linear Analysis, 7.5 credits. Students who have obtained the corresponding knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Basic Statistical Physics and Quantum Statistics

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %