STATISTICAL PHYSICS

Statistical Physics

Statistical Physics

1 Basic principles. 3 1.1 Distribution in the phase space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Microcanonical distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Canonical distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.4 Two simple examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.4.1 Two-level system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.4.2 Harmonic osci...

Statistical Physics

Introduction to Statistical Physics outside Physics

We review the possibilities and difficulties for statistical physicists if they apply their methods to biology, economics, or sociology. WARNING: I report opinions, not simulations.

Statistical Physics in Meteorology

Various aspects of modern statistical physics and meteorology can be tied together. The historical importance of the University of Wroclaw in the field of meteorology is first pointed out. Next, some basic difference about time and space scales between meteorology and climatology is outlined. The nature and role of clouds both from a geometric and thermal point of view are recalled. Recent stud...