Statistical Physics

Education facts

Code: FK7058

This course describes the themal properties of several systems in equilibrium. The models and their relevance for physical system that are treated include: the Ising, XY and Heisenberg models. Basic principles such as magnetism, superfluidity, first and second order phase transistions, symmetry breaking, order parameter, scaling and universality classes. Treatment of models in terms of Landau's mean field theory and it's limitations, and Kosterlitz Thouless phase transitions.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires knowledge equivalent to passed courses (excluding introductory courses) of 45 credits in mathematics and 60 credits in physics, where the courses Quantum mechanics, 7.5 credits (FK5020), Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits (FK5023) and Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter, 7.5 credits (FK5025) should be included. Additionally, admission to the course requires knowledge equivalent to upper secondary school English B/English 6.

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 Physics

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 3 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %