Statistical Mechanics · Problem 2.3

The Canonical Ensemble — R. K. Pathria

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · classical-rotator-phase-space

Problem

Starting with the line of zero energy and working in the (two-dimensional) phase space of a classical rotator, draw lines of constant energy which divide phase space into cells of ``volume'' hh. Calculate the energies of these states and compare them with the energy eigenvalues of the corresponding quantum-mechanical rotator.

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