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260031 VO First-order phase transitions in theory and simulations (2016S)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 14.03. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 04.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 11.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 18.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 25.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 02.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 09.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 23.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 30.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 06.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 13.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 20.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 27.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Kurt-Gödel-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture aims to communicate the knowledge about first-order phase transitions and methods applied to study them with computer simulations.
Contents: Thermodynamics and classification of phase transitions, mean-field models, classical nucleation and transition state theories, order parameters and reaction coordinates.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examination

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding of the concepts presented in the course

Examination topics

According to the lecture topics above.

Reading list

J.-L. Barrat and J.-P. Hansen, Basic Concepts for Simple and Complex Liquids, Cambridge University Press 2003
M. S. Shell, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: An Integrated Approach, Cambridge University Press 2015
K. F. Kelton and A. L. Greer, Nucleation in condensed matter, Elsevier 2010
D. P. Landau and K. Binder, A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics, Cambridge University Press 2000

Association in the course directory

MaG 7, MaG 8, MaV 1

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