Graduate Steps in proof for Eotvos' law

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The discussion focuses on the proof of Eötvös' law as derived from statistical mechanics, referencing a 1940 publication by John Lennard-Jones and Corner. The original poster seeks clarification on specific arithmetic steps leading to Eötvös' law from a cited equation in the article they purchased. They express confusion regarding the notation and the relationship between the partition function and grand potential, specifically how these relate to entropy, particle number, and pressure. Additionally, they request links to relevant formulas and references to better understand the derivations. The conversation highlights the complexities of statistical mechanics and the need for clearer explanations of the mathematical relationships involved.
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I have purchased an article after recommendation on wikipedia that as far as I am aware proves eotvos law. Here is a quote from wikipedia from this site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eötvös_rule:

''John Lennard-Jones and Corner published (1940) a derivation of the equation by means of statistical mechanics'' I unfortuntaely didn't get the proof. In the attachment at the top of this post which is from the article I wondered if someone could show the arithmetics from (9) to the place that I have marked as eotvos law.

My attempt: No use writing anything unfortunately.
 
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$$N_s k \log() V^{2/3}\rightarrow -\kappa $$
$$(\psi_0-\phi_0) V^{2/3}/\kappa\rightarrow T_0 $$

note that the logarithm is negative and constant in temperature.
 
Thank you for the answer! I also have tried to find the partition function log(F) somewhere on the internet. But I can not find the same formula. Could someone give me a link to this formula fron the internet and show how it is rewritten to log(F) in the attachment in the beginning of the first post.
 
Can you tell us the reference? I'm a bit puzzled by the notation of the two pages you provided in #1. Usually you have the partion sum ##Z##, which is related to the grand potential ##\Phi=-T \ln Z## (in units where ##k_B=1##) which is a function of ##T##, ##\mu##, and ##V## with the relations to entropy, conserved particle number, and pressure given by
$$S=-\partial_{T} \Phi, \quad N=-\partial_{\mu} \Phi, \quad P=-\partial_V \Phi.$$
 
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Can you tell us the reference? I'm a bit puzzled by the notation of the two pages you provided in #1. Usually you have the partion sum ##Z##, which is related to the grand potential ##\Phi=-T \ln Z## (in units where ##k_B=1##) which is a function of ##T##, ##\mu##, and ##V## with the relations to entropy, conserved particle number, and pressure given by
$$S=-\partial_{T} \Phi, \quad N=-\partial_{\mu} \Phi, \quad P=-\partial_V \Phi.$$

This is the page where I bought the article:

http://pubs.rsc.org/EN/content/articlelanding/1940/tf/tf9403601156#!divAbstract
 
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