How Do You Derive Pressure from the Grand Partition Function?
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To derive pressure from the grand partition function, the relationship between the grand potential and pressure is central, expressed as ##\Phi_G = -PV##. The grand partition function is defined as ##Z_G = \sum_i e^{\beta(\mu N_i - E_i)}##, and the probability of each state is given by ##P_i = \frac{e^{\beta(\mu N_i - E_i)}}{Z_G}##. The entropy can be calculated using the formula S = -k∑_i P_i ln P_i, leading to the rearrangement of the grand potential as ##\Phi_G = U - TS - \mu N = F - \mu N##. The discussion emphasizes the need to establish the connection between the Helmholtz free energy (F) and the chemical potential (μ) to ultimately derive the grand potential and pressure. Understanding these relationships is crucial for proving the equivalence of the grand potential to -PV.
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