Question about studying statistical mechanics before or after MQ?

[Jianphys17]

Hi
i would like to understand if it is advisable to study statistical mechanics before of the MQ (with the classical stat. mec.), or after the MQ all together ??
Thank you

 

[Mmm_Pasta]

What is MQ? Master's Qualifiers? Modern Quantum? What is your background?

 

[Jianphys17]

Sorry, For MQ i mean QM. My Background is classical physics...

 

[Mmm_Pasta]

Oh ok! In statistical mechanics you will study both classical and quantum systems. You should be familiar with the particle in a box and harmonic oscillator problems. You also need to know what fermions and bosons are. Textbooks will usually bring these topics up I believe. This should be sufficient for studying out of a text aimed at undergraduate students. Are you self-studying or taking a course? If you are taking a course I would recommend asking the instructor or someone in your department who would be more familiar about the course.

 

[Jianphys17]

For moment i self-study...