Boltzmann Distribution Law (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) a law expressing the distribution of energy among the molecules of a gas in thermal equilibrium.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Boltzmann distribution law is a fundamental concept in statistical mechanics that describes the behavior of particles in a gas.
- According to the Boltzmann distribution law, the probability of a molecule having a certain energy is proportional to the exponential of the negative energy divided by the temperature.
- The Boltzmann distribution law is widely used to model the behavior of gases in various fields, including chemistry, physics, and engineering.
- In the context of quantum mechanics, the Boltzmann distribution law is used to describe the distribution of energy levels in a system.
- The Boltzmann distribution law is named after Ludwig Boltzmann, who first formulated it in the late 19th century.