CHEM 415 - Statistical Mechanics and Theory of Rate Processes

(3.00)

Introduction to statistical mechanics and theoretical aspects of absolute reaction rate theory. Major topics include statistical definition of entropy; compounding of systems; combinational problems; the methods of Gibbs; quantum statistics; partition functions; applications to equilibrium states of gases, solids and liquids; and partition formulation of the theory of absolute reaction rates.

Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must complete CHEM 302 with a C or better.