An Introduction to Thermal Physics
An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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ISBN: 9780201380279
Author: Daniel V. Schroeder
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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To Find: The multiplicity of an Einstein solid with 30 oscillator and 30 unit of energy.

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Find B and t for the space curve below. r(t) = (4 sin 6t)i + (4 cos 6t)j + 10tk 12 cos 6t T = 12 sin 6t -i- j+ 13 13 -k 13 N = sin 6ti – cos 6tj 36 K = 169 B = (Di+ Dj+ O « (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.) LO
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Suppose an Einstein Solid is in equilibrium with a reservoir at some temperature T. Assume the ground state energy is 0, the solid is composed of N oscillators, and the size of an energy "unit" is e. (a) Find the partition function for a single oscillator in the solid, Z1. Hint: use the general series summation formula 1+ x + x? + x³ + ... = 1/ (1- x) (b) Find an expression for , the average energy per oscillator in the solid, in terms of kT and e. (c) Find the total energy of the solid as a function of T, using the expression from part (b). (d) Suppose e = 2 eV and T = 25°C. What fraction of the oscillators is in the first excited state, compared to the ground state (assuming no degeneracies of energy levels)?

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