Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter

Education facts

Code: FK5025

This is a first course in Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter covering the basics of these subjects. Thermodynamics is discussed from the microscopic (statistical-mechanical) point-of-view. Entropy, free energy, temperature, the Boltzmann distribution and Fermi and Bose gases are introduced. Fundamental concepts in condensed matter- such as free electron theory, Fermi energy and Fermi surface, density of states, reciprocal lattice, crystal structure and phonons will also be discussed. Techniques useful for the experimental studies of material structure will be briefly touched upon.

Entry requirements

For access to the course knowledge and skills equivalent to the following courses is required: - Mathematics for Natural Sciences I, 15 hp (MM2002) - Mathematics for Natural Sciences II, 15 hp (MM4001) - Mathematics II - Analysis, part A, 7.5 hp (MM5010) - Mathematics II - Analysis, part B, 7.5 hp (MM5011) - Classical Physics, 30 hp (FK3014) - Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 hp (FK5020) - Programming, numerical methods and statistics for physicists, 15 hp (FK4026) or both of the courses Physics with digital tools, 7.5 hp (FK4025) och Probability theory and statistics for teachers, 7.5 hp (MT1011) - Electromagnetism and waves, 7.5 hp (FK5019)

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.

• Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 3 November 2025

  End date: 1 December 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %