Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 2.3-3

SOME FORMAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND SAMPLE SYSTEMS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · entropy-representation-equations-of-state

Problem

Find the three equations of state in the entropy representation for a system with the fundamental equation u=(θR)s2e−v2/v02u = \left(\frac{\theta}{R}\right)s^2 e^{-v^2/v_0^2}
Intuitive explanation

The fundamental equation gives you uu as a function of ss and vv, which means you're working in the entropy representation where internal energy is the characteristic function. To find the three equations of state, use the definitions of temperature, pressure, and chemical potential as partial derivatives of uu: T=(∂u/∂s)vT = (\partial u/\partial s)_v, P=−(∂u/∂v)sP = -(\partial u/\partial v)_s, and μ=u\mu = u itself (or derive it from the Gibbs-Duhem relation). Each partial derivative will give you a relationship between state variables that describes the system's behavior.

Intuitive explanation

The fundamental equation gives you uu as a function of ss and vv, which means you're working in the entropy representation where internal energy is the characteristic function. To find the three equations of state, use the definitions of temperature, pressure, and chemical potential as partial derivatives of uu: T=(∂u/∂s)vT = (\partial u/\partial s)_v, P=−(∂u/∂v)sP = -(\partial u/\partial v)_s, and μ=u\mu = u itself (or derive it from the Gibbs-Duhem relation). Each partial derivative will give you a relationship between state variables that describes the system's behavior.

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