What is the mulitiplicity or statistical weight g of an energy level ?

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Multiplicity, or statistical weight g, of an energy level refers to the number of quantum states that share the same energy. It is particularly relevant when multiple levels exist at the same energy, indicating how many ways a system can occupy that energy level. The concept is crucial in statistical mechanics and quantum physics, as it affects the distribution of particles among energy states. Understanding multiplicity helps in calculating properties like entropy and partition functions. Overall, multiplicity provides insight into the behavior of systems at thermal equilibrium.
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What is the mulitiplicity or statistical weight g of an energy level ?

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What is the mulitiplicity or statistical weight g of an energy level ?
When you have more than one level with the same energy, it is the number of levels with that energy.
 

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