Module 5 : Statistical Thermodynamics

Lecture 8 : Application of Partition Function and Relation Between Entropy and Probability

Entropy

In terms of the single-partition function,

(5.231)

In terms of Ztot, since

 

 

 

 

(5.232)

Helmholtz Function

 

 

 

(5.233)

Pressure

 

 

(5.234)

Gibbs Function

 

 

(5.235)

Enthalpy

 

 

 

(5.236)

Work and Heat
Let us consider a single particle in a rectangular box with dimension a, b and c.
Let F = force exerted by the particle in x direction
da = displacement of right wall
work done by the particle = Fi da = decrease in energy dεi

or

or

Let = mean force exerted


 

 

 

(5,237)

Again,

 

 

(5.238)

(5.239)


(5.240)

which is valid for a reversible process.