Entropy
In terms of the single-partition function,
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(5.231) |
In terms of Ztot, since
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(5.232) |
Helmholtz Function
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(5.233) |
Pressure
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(5.234) |
Gibbs Function
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(5.235) |
Enthalpy
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(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
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or
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Let
= mean force exerted
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(5,237) |
Again, ![]()
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(5.238) (5.239)
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which is valid for a reversible process.







