PHYS 554
Fall 2009 All Classes
All Classes
Credit: 4 hours.
Introduction to the mathematical description of classical and quantum stochastic systems, thoroughly addressing the tools and the mode of thinking of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. Review of equilibrium statistical mechanics; Einstein and Smoluchowski diffusion equation; generalized moment expansion of correlation functions; noise-induced limit cycles; time series analysis; diffusion-controlled reactions; classical dynamics under the influence of stochastic forces; observables connected with brownian transport, echoes, and hysteresis; spin-boson model. Examples from biological physics and theoretical condensed matter physics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 504.
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54275
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Lecture
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A
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9:00AM
-10:20AM
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MW
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Loomis Laboratory
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Schulten, K
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