Thermal equilibrium of an ideal gas in a free-floating box
The equilibrium and fluctuations of an ideal gas in a rigid container are studied by every student of statistical mechanics. Here, we examine the less well-known case when the box is floating freely; in particular, we determine the fluctuations of the box in velocity and position due to interactions...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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AIP Publishing
2021
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