Decoding the Unknown Equation: Understanding its Meaning and Application

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Does anyone recognize this equation?

<br /> \frac{k_BT}{2} = \alpha\frac{&lt;x^2&gt;}{2}<br />

What does it describe?
 
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It look like something to do with Energy. Because the LHS has the unit of energy, while the RHS, hmm, looks a bit strange...
 
Doesn't it have to do with ideal gas in a box?
 
It is the average potential energy of a harmonic oscillator in the high temperature limit.
 
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