Weird form of entropy using grand partition function for a system

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Homework Statement


Hey guys,

Here's the question. For a distinguishable set of particles, given that the single particle partition function is Z_{1}=f(T) and the N-particle partition function is related to the single particle partition function by Z_{N}=(Z_{1})^{N} find the following:

(a) The grand canonical partition function
(b) The entropy
(c) Prove that the entropy is given by
\frac{S}{k}=N[\frac{Tf'(T)}{f(T)}-\log z]-\log(1-zf(T)) where z=e^{\beta\mu} is the fugacity.


Homework Equations


Grand particle partition function
Z=\sum_{N=0}^{\infty}z^{N}Z_{N}

Entropy
S=(\frac{\partial(kT \log Z)}{\partial T})_{\beta,V}
(i found this myself so it might not be 100% right)

The Attempt at a Solution


So I've done everything but I am struggling with part C:

(a) Z=\frac{1}{1-zf(T)}
(b) Using that formula I found, i get \frac{S}{k}=\frac{Tzf'(T)}{1-zf(T)}-\log (1-zf(T))

for part (c), i don't know how I am meant to get from what I have to what's required. Basically, i don't see how

\frac{Tzf'(T)}{1-zf(T)}=N[\frac{Tf'(T)}{f(T)}-\log z]

Thats pretty much all i need help with...but if you guys need more info just let me know! thanks a lot!
 
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Hi.
All of the above is correct down to (a). For the rest:
In (b) don't forget that z is a function of T when taking the derivative, you're missing a term.
In (c), to obtain the expected expression you'll need to use the summation form of Z (your first "relevant equation") when taking the derivative of logZ and see what you get... (hint: <N>= N)
 
OMGEEEE THANKS SO MUCH! Yea i got it now :D :D :D !
 
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