Phys 831 Midterm Exam 2: Quantum & Statistical Mechanics Solutions & Calculations - Prof. , Exams of Statistical mechanics

Download Phys 831 Midterm Exam 2: Quantum & Statistical Mechanics Solutions & Calculations - Prof. and more Exams Statistical mechanics in PDF only on Docsity! Phys 831 Midterm Exam 2 Due 2 April 2009 This is a take-home exam. You may refer to Pathria’s textbook, the class notes, and the homework solutions. (You may use both your own notes and solutions, and the ones that I posted.) You may consult a table of integrals and other mathematical data, or you may use a computer program for the same purpose. No other references are allowed, and you may not discuss the problems with anyone (except the instructor). Violation of these instructions would constitute an honor offense. You have one week to complete the exam. There are four problems which will be weighted equally. The problems should be worked on separate pages and attached to this sheet when completed. For full credit, be sure to show and explain all your work. It would also be a good idea to neatly write up and check over your solutions before turning them in. The exam is due at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 2. Late exams will be accepted by prior arrangement only. Name: Signature: One handy formula, which might be otherwise hard to find: n2 ∑ n=n1 [n(n + 1) . . . (n + k − 1)] = n(n + 1) . . . (n + k) k + 1 ∣ ∣ ∣ ∣ n2 n1−1 1