Partition function: [itex] Z=Z_{kin}*Z_{pot} [/itex]

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The discussion centers on calculating the average potential energy from a canonical partition function defined as Z = (1/h)Z_Pot · Z_Kin. It confirms that the average potential energy can indeed be calculated using the formula Ū = -∂/∂β ln(Z_Pot). The participant shares that they have successfully performed calculations to verify this method. They invite others to ask for further clarification or details on the calculations. The conversation emphasizes the validity of the approach in statistical mechanics.
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Hey,
If I have a canonical partition function with: Z=\frac{1}{h}Z_{Pot}\cdot Z_{Kin}.
Can i callculate immediately the average potential Energy, by: \bar{U}=-\frac{\partial}{\partial \beta}\ln(Z_{pot}) ?
 
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Okay

I have done some callculations.
And I can say: Yes you can!

If you would like to get to know how, ask me.
Bye
Abby:biggrin:
 
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