Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 15.4-4

THE CANONICAL FORMALISM; STATISTICAL MECHANICS IN HELMHOLTZ REPRESENTATION

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

Problem

Calculate the heat capacity at constant length for a ``rubber band'' consisting of

n

polymer chains. Express the answer in terms of

T

and

L_x