Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 15.2-1

THE CANONICAL FORMALISM; STATISTICAL MECHANICS IN HELMHOLTZ REPRESENTATION

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · einstein-model-heat-capacity

Problem

Calculate the molar heat capacity of the Einstein model by equation 15.7. Show that the molar heat capacity approaches 3R3R at high temperatures. Show that the temperature dependence of the molar heat capacity is exponential near zero temperature, and calculate the leading exponential term.

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