The Boltzmann Distribution

Douglas K. Russell ^[1]
1. [1] University of Auckland
  
  University of Auckland
  
  Nueva Zelanda
Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 73, Nº 4 (April), 1996, págs. 299-300
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- It is demonstrated that the Boltzmann Distribution may be derived in a straightforward manner by using a combination of the Boltzmann formula for entropy and the requirement of minimum Helmholtz energy for equilibrium in a closed system of constant volume. This approach avoids the use of unfamiliar mathematical techniques such as Lagrange's Method of Undetermined Multipliers.