Statistical physics III
PHYS-435 / 6 crédits
Enseignant:
Langue: Anglais
Remark: Pas donné en 2024-25
Summary
This course introduces statistical field theory, and uses concepts related to phase transitions to discuss a variety of complex systems (random walks and polymers, disordered systems, combinatorial optimisation, information theory and error correcting codes).
Content
1. Introduction to statistical field theory
2. Random walks and self-avoiding polymers
3. Percolation, Networks
4. Information theory and error correcting codes
5. Disorded systems (spin glasses) and combinatorial complexity
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Statistical Physics II
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Solve problems in complex systems
Transversal skills
- Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra. Exercises in class
Assessment methods
written exam
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Statistical physics III
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Statistical physics III
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Statistical physics III
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Statistical physics III
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Statistical physics III
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
Semaine de référence
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Légendes:
Cours
Exercice, TP
Projet, labo, autre