Statistical physics: Microcanonical distribution and oscillators

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The discussion centers on the microcanonical distribution in statistical physics, specifically regarding Hamilton's function, which is defined as the sum of potential and kinetic energy. The user seeks clarification on calculating the phase volume and the role of the electric field in the equation H(x,p;e)=sum(for i=1 to N)(p^2/2m+(mw^2)*x^2/2+qex)=E. The phase volume Г is expressed as Гn=(Г1)^N, indicating a dependence on the single-particle phase volume. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately modeling systems in statistical mechanics.

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An ideal gas, consisting of N harmonic oscillators of mass m and frequency w and charge q, is placed in an external uniform electric field with intensity e. Find the phase volume limited by the energy hypersurface H(x, p; e)=E. Find an expression for the temperature of the oscillator system.
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H(x, p; e)=E
Hamilton's function in this case is the sum of potential and kinetic energy? But then I don’t remember or don’t understand what to do with e.
I need to find Г, but I don't understand what to do with the field.
 
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H(x,p;e)=sum(for i=1 to N)(p^2/2m+(mw^2)*x^2/2+qex)=E
Гn=(Г1)^N.
But how to calculate the phase volume? what replacement should I make?
 

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