Show that the partition function Z(1 + 2) of two independent systems 1 and 2 in thermal

Question:

Show that the partition function Z(1 + 2) of two independent systems 1 and 2 in thermal contact at a common temperature τ is equal to the product of the partition functions of the separate systems:
Z(1 + 2) = Z(1)Z(2)

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Thermal Physics

ISBN: 978-0716710882

2nd Edition

Authors: Charles Kittel, Herbert Kroem

Question Posted: