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American Journal of Physics
Understanding the Temperature and the Chemical Potential using Computer Simulations
written by Jan Tobochnik, Harvey Gould, and Jonathan Machta
This paper discusses several Monte Carlo algorithms and applications that are useful for understanding the concepts of temperature and chemical potential. We then introduce a generalization of the demon algorithm that measures the chemical potential and is suitable for simulating systems with variable particle number.
American Journal of Physics: Volume 73, Issue 8, Pages 708-716
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Thermo & Stat Mech
- Ensembles
= Chemical Potential
- Thermal Properties of Matter
= Temperature
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© 2005 Jan Tobochnik, Harvey Gould and Jonathan Machta
DOI:
10.1119/1.1834923
Keywords:
Maxwell demon, Maxwell's demon, Monte Carlo, osp
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Metadata instance created July 14, 2008 by Anne Cox
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April 17, 2009 by Anne Cox
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J. Tobochnik, H. Gould, and J. Machta, , Am. J. Phys. 73 (8), 708 (2005), WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7644&DocID=619).
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J. Tobochnik, H. Gould, and J. Machta, Understanding the Temperature and the Chemical Potential using Computer Simulations, Am. J. Phys. 73 (8), 708 (2005), <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7644&DocID=619>.
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Tobochnik, J., Gould, H., & Machta, J. (2005, August 1). Understanding the Temperature and the Chemical Potential using Computer Simulations. Am. J. Phys., 73(8), 708-716. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7644&DocID=619
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Tobochnik, J, H. Gould, and J. Machta. "Understanding the Temperature and the Chemical Potential using Computer Simulations." Am. J. Phys. 73, no. 8, (August 1, 2005): 708-716, https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7644&DocID=619 (accessed 14 November 2024).
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Tobochnik, Jan, Harvey Gould, and Jonathan Machta. "Understanding the Temperature and the Chemical Potential using Computer Simulations." Am. J. Phys. 73.8 (2005): 708-716. 14 Nov. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7644&DocID=619>.
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Is Based On Statistical and Thermal Physics 2nd Ed. Programs

The STP Application Package contains a collection of OSP programs for the study of statistical and thermal physics concepts.  This article describes some of OSP-based programs and shows how OSP-based materials can be used to study STP concepts.

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