Let the Fermi distribution at low temperatures be represented by a broken line, as shown in Figure

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Let the Fermi distribution at low temperatures be represented by a broken line, as shown in Figure 8.13, the line being tangential to the actual curve at \(\varepsilon=\mu\). Show that this approximate representation yields a "correct" result for the low-temperature specific heat of the Fermi gas, except that the numerical factor turns out to be smaller by a factor of \(4 / \pi^{2}\). Discuss, in a qualitative manner, the origin of this numerical discrepancy.

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Statistical Mechanics

ISBN: 9780081026922

4th Edition

Authors: R.K. Pathria, Paul D. Beale

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