Statistical Mechanics

@ NTHU in Spring 2026.

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Statistical Mechanics beyond the standard curriculum

This webpage collects course materials prepared for my TA work for Statistical Mechanics I at NTHU in Spring 2026. It is intended for students who would like to explore advanced and less commonly covered topics that go beyond the standard statistical mechanics curriculum.

What you will study

We will explore several advanced yet important techniques in statistical mechanics, covering both analytical and numerical approaches. In particular, we will examine how these methods can be used to study one of the central objects in the subject: the canonical partition function.

$$Z = \sum_i e^{-\beta E_i}, \qquad F = -k_B T \ln Z$$

How to use this page

Start with the summary note, then move on to the linked lecture note or PDF, and finally reinforce your understanding with a video lecture. You can also search by keyword or filter topics by difficulty below.

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