1. General information about the module
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Module code: PHY10011
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Vietnamese module designation: VẬT LÝ THỐNG KÊ
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English module designation: Statistical Physics
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Credit points: 3
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Workload:
- Contact Hours: Lectures, lesson: 45 hours (in class)
- Lab works, project, seminar: 0
- Exercise: 0
- Private study: 90 hours (self-study)
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Type of module: Core Discipline
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Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: Theoretical Mechanics; General Physics 2,3
2. Brief description of the modules
This course examines statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Concepts covered include macroscopic variables and thermal equilibrium, the fundamental postulate of statistical mechanics, and microcanonical and canonical ensembles. The course also explores the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Numerous examples are used to illustrate the diversity of physical phenomena such as magnetization, polyatomic gases, thermal radiation, and electrons in solids. This course is considered one of the four pillars of physics.