What is the partition function of a canonical ensemble of N indistinguishable particles that occupy energy levels, ɛ with degeneracy g, į being integers j=0,1,2.m

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e. What is the partition function of a canonical ensemble of N indistinguishable particles
that occupy energy levels, ɛ with degeneracy gi, į being integers j=0,1,2.m
f. What is the relation between the dominant configuration and the equilibrium
thermodynamic state.
g. Review the energy distribution and partition function of a translating particle (only
translational kinetic energy).
Transcribed Image Text:e. What is the partition function of a canonical ensemble of N indistinguishable particles that occupy energy levels, ɛ with degeneracy gi, į being integers j=0,1,2.m f. What is the relation between the dominant configuration and the equilibrium thermodynamic state. g. Review the energy distribution and partition function of a translating particle (only translational kinetic energy).
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