Statistical Physics: Paramagnetic Solid with Spin S=1 and Magnetic Momentum µ_B

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The discussion centers on a paramagnetic solid with spin S=1 and magnetic momentum µ_B, subjected to a magnetic field B, resulting in three energy states: e, -e, and 0. The user presents their calculations for the partition function of individual atoms and the entire solid, concluding with expressions for energy E(T) and entropy S(T) at various temperature limits. They express uncertainty about their results and seek clarification on their calculations, particularly regarding the limits of energy and entropy as temperature approaches zero and infinity. The user has verified their limits using MATLAB but remains unsure about the correctness of their overall work. Additional questions are noted but not elaborated upon.
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I have a paramagnatic solid, where the atoms have a spin S=1 , and a magnetic momentum
\mu_{B}
We have a magnetic field:
\vec{B}
Under the influence of B the atoms can take 3 value of energy e,-e,0
e=g.\mu_{B}.B
The solid is maintained at a Temperature T and N number of atoms.
The question are like the following:
1)write the partition function of each atom z, then deduce the one of the whole solid Z.
2)E(T)= ??
Limit of E(T--->0)= ??
Limit of E(T---> Large)= ??
3) same question for the entropy S(T)My work:
1)z=1+2.Cosh(e/KT)
Z=(1+2.Cosh(e/KT))^N

2)E(T)=-N.\frac{2.e.Sinh(e/KT)}{1+2.Cosh(e/KT)}
If T--->0 E(T)---> -N.e
if T--->Large E(T) ---> 0
3)S(T)=K.Ln(Z) +E/T
T---> 0 S(T)=N.K.Ln(2)
T---> Large S(T)=0I feel I messed it all up, anyone to help ?
 
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I didn't write the steps in between, fairly easy, the limits I have checked them with a Matlab, and the derivatives I have checked them twice.
But I feel my work is not correct.
there is more questions, but need to check those before.
 
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