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    • Thermal and Statistical Physics . PHYS 119A

    Principles of statistical physics, entropy, large numbers, thermodynamic principles, microcanonical ensemble, ideal gas, free energy, chemical potential, selected applications. Canonical ensemble, if time permits.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 22 and MATH 6B with a minimum grade of C-

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    CARATELLI D
    David Caratelli
    4.8
    18 reviews
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    15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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    Winter 2024 . Bibilashvili
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    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    Fall 2024 . Weld D M
    BIOEN1001
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    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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    PHYS22 . Caratelli D 4 Months Ago

    Great physics professor but sometimes lectures were hard to follow. Goated curve so if you don't do that hot on the tests, it is okay. He is very accessible for OH and highly recommend showing up.

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    PHYS22 . Caratelli D 4 Months Ago

    Fair grader, good lectures, good curve. Homework he assigned is not the best for studying for the exams but he did give our some practice exams.

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    PHYS22 . Caratelli D 8 Months Ago

    Good professor

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    PHYS22 . Caratelli D 10 Months Ago

    In hindsight, Caratelli is awesome compared to other physics professors. He's extremely smart, tries his best in lectures, and prepares you well for exams with practice tests. Although a tad bit unapproachable at times (ask properly thought-out questions, he likes to see effort), he is still very helpful. Very reasonable grader as well.

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    PHYS22 . Caratelli D 10 Months Ago

    Goated. Don't complain.

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    PHYS22 . Caratelli D 11 Months Ago

    nice professor

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