Statistical Mechanics · Problem 3.21

The Grand Canonical Ensemble — R. K. Pathria

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · virial-theorem-applications

Problem

(a) Calculate the time-averaged kinetic energy and potential energy of a one-dimensional harmonic oscillator, both classically and quantum-mechanically, and show that the results obtained are consistent with the result established in the preceding problem (n=+2n = +2). (b) Consider, similarly, the case of the hydrogen atom (n=−1n = -1) on the basis of (i) the Bohr--Sommerfeld model and (ii) the Schr\"odinger model. (c) Finally, consider the case of a planet moving in (i) a circular orbit or (ii) an elliptic orbit around the sun.

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