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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.

Course ID: 52709
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete CHEM 302  with a C or better.


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