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  * During the make-up class, we discussed the interactions in a semi-classical system. We derived the van der Waals equation, and discussed the Mayer cluster expansion. Also, very briefly mentioned the pair distribution function and its implication in semi-classical statistical mechanics. Section 21.2 is the main thing that we did, and it is highly recommended for your careful reading. Also, Sections 21.6 and 21.7 are recommended for your reading.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-05-22T12:57:14-0700)>>''-~

  * LN 2 has been enhanced just a bit more.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-04-09T10:16:32-0700)>>''-~

  * LN 2 has been debugged rather substantially from page 8 and onward. Update your copy!&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-04-08T13:45:18-0700)>>''-~

  * Today&rsquo;s class is postponed to some other time in mid-quarter (~-more details given in my first email sent to you this morning-~). In the mean time, please be sure to take in what is in lecture notes 1 and 2. Lecture note 2 has a summary of a lot of important stuff. Homework 1 is also posted.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-04-03T11:46:42-0700)>>''-~
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{{{#!wiki oldnews   * Tomorrow (June 11, Wed), I am not available until 2 PM. So, my office hours tomorrow will be 2-4 PM.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-06-10T07:47:45-0700)>>''-~
  * All homework solutions will be posted tomorrow morning.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-06-10T07:47:45-0700)>>''-~

  * Make-up class: 5-21, Wed, 4-5:45 PM, ISB 165.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-05-14T10:05:51-0700)>>''-~

  * Homework 5, problem 6 is deleted (will re-appear in homework 6).&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-05-14T10:05:51-0700)>>''-~

  * HW 3 solutions are posted, and LN 4 is updated with a comment.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-05-01T10:48:00-0700)>>''-~

  * LNs 6 and 7 have just been uploaded.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-04-21T19:22:12-0700)>>''-~

  * Homework 2 is up&mdash;due coming Thursday.&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-04-12T09:05:23-0700)>>''-~

  * The syllabus is up (click &ldquo;Syllabus+&rdquo; above).&mdash;~-''<<DateTime(2014-03-31T20:02:03-0700)>>''-~

Past news of persistent value

  • During the make-up class, we discussed the interactions in a semi-classical system. We derived the van der Waals equation, and discussed the Mayer cluster expansion. Also, very briefly mentioned the pair distribution function and its implication in semi-classical statistical mechanics. Section 21.2 is the main thing that we did, and it is highly recommended for your careful reading. Also, Sections 21.6 and 21.7 are recommended for your reading.—12:57PM, May 22, 2014

  • LN 2 has been enhanced just a bit more.—10:16AM, Apr 09, 2014

  • LN 2 has been debugged rather substantially from page 8 and onward. Update your copy!—1:45PM, Apr 08, 2014

  • Today’s class is postponed to some other time in mid-quarter (more details given in my first email sent to you this morning). In the mean time, please be sure to take in what is in lecture notes 1 and 2. Lecture note 2 has a summary of a lot of important stuff. Homework 1 is also posted.—11:46AM, Apr 03, 2014

  • The course this year will proceed much like the last year’s course. Please consult the last year’s web page to get a feel for the course, already, if you like.

  • Tomorrow (June 11, Wed), I am not available until 2 PM. So, my office hours tomorrow will be 2-4 PM.—7:47AM, Jun 10, 2014

  • All homework solutions will be posted tomorrow morning.—7:47AM, Jun 10, 2014

  • Make-up class: 5-21, Wed, 4-5:45 PM, ISB 165.—10:05AM, May 14, 2014

  • Homework 5, problem 6 is deleted (will re-appear in homework 6).—10:05AM, May 14, 2014

  • HW 3 solutions are posted, and LN 4 is updated with a comment.—10:48AM, May 01, 2014

  • LNs 6 and 7 have just been uploaded.—7:22PM, Apr 21, 2014

  • Homework 2 is up—due coming Thursday.—9:05AM, Apr 12, 2014

  • The syllabus is up (click “Syllabus+” above).—8:02PM, Mar 31, 2014

  • Please make as many choices as possible in the office hour poll!—4:02PM, Mar 31, 2014