Deduce an expression for the root mean square energy, 2 1/2 , in terms of
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Deduce an expression for the root mean square energy, 〈ε2〉1/2, in terms of the partition function and hence an expression for the root mean square deviation from the mean, Δε=(〈ε2〉 – 〈ε〉2)1/2. Evaluate the resulting expression for a harmonic oscillator.
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Physical Chemistry Thermodynamics And Kinetics
ISBN: 9781464124518
10th Edition
Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula
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