Random Transitions of a Binary Star in the Canonical Ensemble
After reviewing the peculiar thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of self-gravitating systems, we consider the case of a “binary star” consisting of two particles of size <i>a</i> in gravitational interaction in a box of radius <i>R</i>. The caloric curve of this system d...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Entropy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/26/9/757 |