How to Write a Canonical Ensemble for a System Using the Einstein Model

In summary, the conversation discussed setting up a canonical ensemble for a system using the Einstein model. The partition function was defined as an integral involving the energy and frequencies, with a hint to integrate over all the frequencies and simplify. It was also mentioned that this is an application of quantum statistics and the classical partition function may not be useful. The individual's problem with setting up the partition function was addressed, with a suggested equation for the partition function being Q=\sum_{i=1}^{2N} e^{-\beta \hbar n_i}+\sum_{j=1}^N e^{-\beta \hbar n_j}.
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romeo6
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Hi there,

I have a system with the following energy using the einstein model:

[tex]E_\nu=\sum_{i=1}^{2N} h\omega n_i+\sum_{j=1}^{N} h\omega n_j[/tex]
I need to set up a canonical ensemble for this.

How would I write the partition function please?
 
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Isn't the partition function defined as

[tex] \int \frac{d^{3N}p d^{3N}q}{N! h^{3N}} e^{-\beta H(p,q)} [/tex]

for [tex] N [/tex] particles. You just need to substitute for the energy that you have and perform the integration (hint integrate over all the freuqncies [tex] \omega [/tex] and you should only have to do one and simplify).
 
  • #3
First, it't [itex] \hbar [/itex] instead of "h" in E_{\nu}. Second, this looks like an application of quantum statistics, and so the classical partition function won't be of any use.

Daniel.
 
  • #4
Thanks, I think my problem is that I don't know how to set this up as thesummations have different upper values.

I want to write something like:

[tex]Q=\sum_{i=1}^{2N} e^{-\beta \hbar n_i}+\sum_{j=1}^N e^{-\beta \hbar n_j}[/tex]

where Q is the partition function.

Does this look anything like the partition function?
 

1. What is the canonical ensemble?

The canonical ensemble is a statistical mechanics model that describes a system in thermal equilibrium with a heat bath at a fixed temperature. It is used to calculate the properties of a system, such as its energy, based on the temperature and number of particles in the system.

2. How is the canonical ensemble different from other statistical ensembles?

The canonical ensemble differs from other statistical ensembles, such as the microcanonical ensemble and grand canonical ensemble, in that it takes into account the system's interaction with a heat bath at a fixed temperature. This allows for the calculation of the system's properties at a specific temperature.

3. What is the equation for the canonical partition function?

The canonical partition function is represented by the symbol Q and is calculated using the following equation: Q = Σe^-Ei/kT, where Ei is the energy of each possible state of the system, k is the Boltzmann constant, and T is the temperature of the heat bath.

4. How is the canonical ensemble used in thermodynamics?

The canonical ensemble is used in thermodynamics to calculate the thermodynamic properties of a system, such as its internal energy, entropy, and specific heat. It allows for the analysis of how a system will behave at a specific temperature and how it will exchange energy with its surroundings.

5. What are some limitations of the canonical ensemble?

One limitation of the canonical ensemble is that it assumes that the system is in thermal equilibrium with the heat bath, which may not always be the case. Additionally, it does not take into account fluctuations in the system's energy, which can become significant for small systems. It also assumes that the system is non-interacting, which may not be true for some systems.

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