Boltzmann's entropy/ Microcanonical Entropy

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Boltzmann's entropy is expressed as S = k·ln(W), where W represents the number of microstates for a given macrostate. In the microcanonical ensemble, entropy is defined as S = k·ln(Ω), with Ω also indicating the number of microstates but specifically for a fixed energy system. The discussion centers around whether microcanonical entropy is a specific instance of Boltzmann entropy. Participants suggest that both definitions ultimately describe the same concept of entropy in different contexts. The consensus leans towards the idea that microcanonical entropy is indeed a special case of Boltzmann entropy.
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Hey guys,
i am reading something about entropy. :confused:
And got a question.

The Boltzmann entropy is defined by:

<br /> S=k\cdot \ln{W}<br />

W is the number of microstates connected to an given macrostate.


The entropy of the microcanonical ensemble(fixed given Energy) is defined by

<br /> S=k \cdot \ln{\Omega}<br />

\Omega is called the partition function and is also the number of microstates.



Thus i don't understand the difference between the two definition.
Is the microcanonical entropy a special case of the Boltzmann entropy?

Thanks a bunch!
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Abigale
 
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I'm pretty shure they're both the same.
 
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