I do not understand Equations of state

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In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between the natural logarithm of the ratio of volume to the product of number of particles and the cube of thermal wavelength, and the natural logarithm of the cube of energy. It is determined that the two are equal, and it is also found that the thermal wavelength is proportional to the square root of the ratio of number of particles to energy. This relationship is then used to derive the Sackur-Tetrode formula for an ideal monatomic gas, which is written in terms of natural thermodynamic variables. The differential of energy is also derived from the Sackur-Tetrode equation.
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why ##\ln(\frac{V}{Nλ^3})## Equal to ##\ln(E^{3/2})##? so ##E^{3/2}=\frac{V}{Nλ^3}## ?
i think ##λ∝\frac{N^{1/2}}{E^{1/2}}## and ##E^{3/2}∝\frac{N^{3/2}}{λ^3}##
 

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Do the following:

Write ## \lambda =C*(\frac N E )^{\frac 1 2}## with some constant C.
Now insert it into the first equation and take the derivative w.r.t E.
 
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The correct Sackur-Tetrode formula for an ideal monatomic gas reads
$$S=k_{\text{B}} N \left \{ \ln \left [\frac{V}{N} \left (\frac{4 \pi m}{3h^2} \frac{E}{N} \right )^{3/2} \right]-\frac{5}{2} \right \}.$$
Then you have
$$\mathrm{d} E = T \mathrm{d} S-p \mathrm{d} V + \mu \mathrm{d} N \; \Rightarrow \; \mathrm{d} S=\frac{1}{T} \mathrm{d} E + \frac{p}{T} \mathrm{d} V-\frac{\mu}{T} \mathrm{d} N,$$
i.e., the Sackur-Tetrode equation in the above form is already written in the "natural thermodynamical independent variables for entropy", ##(U,V,N)##. From the above differential you read off
$$\frac{1}{T}=\frac{\partial S}{\partial U}=\frac{3 k_{\text{B}} N}{2U} \; \Rightarrow \; U= \frac{3 k_{\text{B}} N T}{2}$$
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$$\frac{p}{T} = \frac{\partial S}{\partial V} = \frac{k_{\text{B}} N}{V} \; \Rightarrow \; p V =k_{\text{B}} N T$$
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$$\frac{\mu}{T}=-\frac{\partial S}{\partial N} = -k_{\text{B}} \ln \left [V \left (\frac{4 \pi m E}{3 h^2 N} \right)^{3/2} \right].$$
 
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FAQ: I do not understand Equations of state

What is an equation of state?

An equation of state is a mathematical relationship that describes the physical properties of a substance, such as its temperature, pressure, and volume. It is used to model the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids under different conditions.

Why is it important to understand equations of state?

Equations of state are essential for understanding the behavior of matter and predicting how it will respond to changes in temperature, pressure, and volume. They are also used in many scientific and engineering applications, such as designing engines and predicting the behavior of materials under extreme conditions.

How are equations of state derived?

Equations of state are derived from fundamental laws of physics, such as the ideal gas law, which describes the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature for an ideal gas. Other equations of state are based on more complex models and may incorporate factors such as intermolecular forces and molecular structure.

Can equations of state accurately describe all types of matter?

No, equations of state are specific to certain types of matter and may not accurately describe the behavior of all substances. For example, the ideal gas law is only applicable to ideal gases and may not accurately describe the behavior of real gases under high pressures or low temperatures.

How do equations of state help in thermodynamics?

Equations of state are used in thermodynamics to calculate important properties of a substance, such as its internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy. They also help in understanding phase transitions, such as the change from a liquid to a gas, and can be used to determine the conditions at which these transitions occur.

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