Partition Function Slides
A graduate-level slide deck introducing the statistical mechanics of the quantum harmonic oscillator. It covers the derivation of the partition function, average energy, and the physical significance of quantum freeze-out at low temperatures.
Statistical Mechanics Teacher Guide
A teacher guide for Lesson 3 on the statistical mechanics of oscillators, focusing on the geometric series derivation of the partition function and the physical meaning of the high-temperature limit.
Quantum Statistics Problems
A student problem set for Lesson 3 on the statistical mechanics of the quantum harmonic oscillator, involving derivations of free energy, heat capacity, and N-oscillator systems.