Thermodynamics for trajectories of a mass point

On the basis of the theory of thermodynamics, a new formalism of classical nonrelativistic mechanics of a mass point is proposed. The particle trajectories of a general dynamical system defined on a ( 1 + n ) -dimensional smooth manifold are geometrically treated as dynamical variables. The statisti...

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Published in:Journal of theoretical and applied physics 2014-12, Vol.8 (4), p.135-146
Main Authors: Kurihara, Yoshimasa, Phan, Khiem Hong, Quach, Nhi My Uyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied and Technical Physics
Atomic
Condensed Matter Physics
Medical and Radiation Physics
Molecular
Nanoscale Science and Technology
Optical and Plasma Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
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Summary:On the basis of the theory of thermodynamics, a new formalism of classical nonrelativistic mechanics of a mass point is proposed. The particle trajectories of a general dynamical system defined on a ( 1 + n ) -dimensional smooth manifold are geometrically treated as dynamical variables. The statistical mechanics of particle trajectories are constructed in a classical manner. Thermodynamic variables are introduced through a partition function based on a canonical ensemble of trajectories. Within this theoretical framework, classical mechanics can be interpreted as an equilibrium state of statistical mechanics. The relationship between classical and quantum mechanics is discussed from the viewpoint of statistical mechanics. The maximum-entropy principle is shown to provide a unified view of both classical and quantum mechanics.
ISSN:1735-9325
2251-7235
DOI:10.1007/s40094-014-0143-7