1. Neglect the complexities of classical phase space, and consider a system of N distinguishable and noninteracting particles, which may be found in two states of energy, with ? = 0 and ? > 0, respectively. Given the total energy U of this system, obtain an expression for the associated number of microscopic states.
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Let's denote the number of particles in the state with energy e = 0 as N0 and the number of particles in the state with energy e > 0 as N1. Since the particles are distinguishable and non-interacting, we have N = N0 + N1. Show more…
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