Nhv U = hv e \kgT 1

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2. A collection of N harmonic oscillators at
thermal equilibrium and at absolute
temperature T shown by statistical
mechanics has a thermodynamic energy
of the form
Nhv
U =
hv
el
kgT
1
where b is Planck's constant, kB is
Boltzmann's constant, T is absolute
temperature, and v is the vibration
frequency.
(a) Determine the limit U at v = 0 and
interpret the result physically.
(b) Determine the limit U when T = 0 and
interpret the result physically
Transcribed Image Text:2. A collection of N harmonic oscillators at thermal equilibrium and at absolute temperature T shown by statistical mechanics has a thermodynamic energy of the form Nhv U = hv el kgT 1 where b is Planck's constant, kB is Boltzmann's constant, T is absolute temperature, and v is the vibration frequency. (a) Determine the limit U at v = 0 and interpret the result physically. (b) Determine the limit U when T = 0 and interpret the result physically
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