Where do i learn about brownian motion?

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Brownian motion is typically covered in courses related to diffusion, such as partial differential equations or physical transport phenomena. Statistical thermodynamics is also a relevant field where this topic may be explored. The discussion suggests that a graduate-level class in statistical thermodynamics would be appropriate for a deeper understanding. The original poster has already taken undergraduate thermodynamics and is seeking more advanced material. Overall, courses focusing on diffusion and statistical mechanics are recommended for learning about Brownian motion.
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not sure if this is the right section to post this question, but i was wondering in what class i would learn about brownian motion. I took undergraduate thermodynamics and i feel that it could be mathematically described with the material already covered in my thermo class, but is there a class that covers this? wat class?
 
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well the class i took was titled 'themodynamics, statistical mechanics, & stat theory'. so I'm guessing you're referring to a grad class in stat. thermodynamics?
 
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