UMass Amherst Chemistry 585 - Spring 2008
Advanced Physical Chemistry II
Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Prof: Scott M. Auerbach
Office: GSMN 222
Phone: 413-545-1240
auerbach@chem.umass.edu
Professor Auerbach's Homepage
Lectures: MWF 9:05-9:55am in LGRT 119
Office Hours: Location in GSMN 222 / Mon, Tues, Thurs 1:30-2:30pm

Chem 585 Students of the month for April 2008

Marina and Lin, for outstanding performances on the second in-class exam --- Congratulations !!!

General Materials for Chem 585:

Syllabus and Assignment/Exam Schedule

Outline and Reading Assignments

Math Requirements

Homework Assignments and Solutions:

Homework Set 1 (due Mon Feb 11th, 2008)

Homework Set 1 Solutions

Homework Set 2 (due Mon Feb 25th, 2008)

Homework Set 2 Solutions

Homework Set 3 (slightly revised; due Fri Mar 14th, 2008)

Homework Set 3 Solutions

Homework Set 4 (due Fri Apr 4th, 2008)

Homework Set 4 Solutions

Homework Set 5 (due Fri Apr 25th, 2008)

Homework Set 5 Solutions

Homework Set 6 (due Fri May 9th, 2008)

Exam Materials:

Exam 1 for Take Home

Additional Notes:

Gaussian Integrals a la Auerbach

Roope Astala, Scott M. Auerbach and Peter A. Monson, "Normal Mode Approach for Predicting the Mechanical Properties of Solids from First Principles: Application to Compressibility and Thermal Expansion of Zeolites," Phys. Rev. B 71, art. no. 014112 (2005).

Online Resources:

Nano, Quantum & Statistical Thermodynamics Educational Sites

Statistical Thermodynamics Computational Site

Atomic Microscope [tm] by Stark Design

Contact the WebMaster, Professor Auerbach

Last Updated: April 25, 2008