On the Quantum Correction For Thermodynamic Equilibrium

E. Wigner
Phys. Rev. 40, 749 – Published 1 June 1932
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Abstract

The probability of a configuration is given in classical theory by the Boltzmann formula exp[VhT] where V is the potential energy of this configuration. For high temperatures this of course also holds in quantum theory. For lower temperatures, however, a correction term has to be introduced, which can be developed into a power series of h. The formula is developed for this correction by means of a probability function and the result discussed.

  • Received 14 March 1932

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.40.749

©1932 American Physical Society

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E. Wigner

  • Department of Physics, Princeton University

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Vol. 40, Iss. 5 — June 1932

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