SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION METHODS IN CLASSICAL STATISTICAL MECHANICS
Work on graph theoretical methods in classical statistics is summarized. The application of these methods to the calculation of the classical pantition function for an Nparticle system with additive two-body forces is described. The relation of the two basic theorems of Mayer's theory to the general theorems in the theory of graphs is indicated. The two Mayer theorems reduce the problem of calculating the partition function to the calculation of the star integrals. The different types of stars are classified according to their complexity or connectivity. Applications to calculations of partition functions in plasma are also discussed. (M.C.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-012445
- OSTI ID:
- 4077488
- Journal Information:
- Physica, Journal Name: Physica Vol. Vol: 26: Suppl.
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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