Irreversibility and the second law. Brownian motion: random walks, Langevin equation, Fokker-Planck equation, functional integrals. Stochastic processes in physics: master equations, generating functions, Doi formalism. The Boltzmann equation: the H-theorem and irreversibility. conservation laws and hydrodynamics. Linear response theory: Kubo formula, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, Onsager relations.
FSI3075 Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics 7.5 credits
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For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Target group
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P3 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
AlbaNova
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Application code
60772
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Contact
Jens Bardarsson
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course, the PhD student should be able to:
- have a broad overview of concepts, methods and approaches within non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
- be able to model new physical situations using the methods exemplified in the course.
- be able to generalize and apply the methods to new problems.
- have gained insights into more advanced methods which touch upon modern research.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Introductory thermodynamics and statistical physics, and some quantum mechanics.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Lecture notes will be available.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Oral exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Solution of exercises, which are to be discussed with the examiner. PhD students will have an oral exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.