Simple exam ple o f therm al interaction Consider the system of spins described in Table 3.3. Suppose that, when the systems A and A ' are initially separated from each other, measurements show the total magnetic moment of A to be —3{io and the total magnetic moment of A ' to be +4jj.0. The systems are now placed in thermal contact with each other and are allowed to exchange energy until the final equilibrium situation has been reached. Under these conditions calculate: (ia) The probability P (M ) that the total magnetic moment of A assumes any one of its possible values M. (b) The mean value M of the total magnetic moment of A. (c) Suppose that the systems are now again separated so that they are no longer free to exchange energy with each other. W hat are the values of P(M ) and M of the system A after this separation?
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To calculate the probability, mean value, and values of P(M) and M in the specified scenario, we need the values from Table 3.3. Unfortunately, the table has not been provided in the question. Therefore, without the specific data and values, it is not possible to provide accurate calculations and answers for this situation.
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To answer these questions, we need to understand the concept of thermal interaction and its effects on the total magnetic moment of the system.
Thermal interaction refers to the process of two systems being in thermal contact, allowing for the exchange of energy between them until they reach equilibrium. In this case, systems A and A' are initially separated and have different total magnetic moments. When they are placed in thermal contact, they will exchange energy until they reach an equilibrium state.
Now let's proceed to answer each question:
(i) The probability P(M) that the total magnetic moment of A assumes any one of its possible values M can be calculated using the Boltzmann distribution. The Boltzmann distribution formula is given by P(M) = exp(-E(M)/kT), where E(M) is the energy of the system at a given magnetic moment M, k is the Boltzmann constant, and T is the temperature.
(ii) The mean value M of the total magnetic moment of A can be calculated by summing the product of each possible magnetic moment M and its corresponding probability P(M). This can be written as M = Σ(M * P(M)) for all possible values of M.
(iii) After the separation of the systems A and A', they are no longer free to exchange energy with each other. As a result, the magnetic moments of A and A' will remain unchanged since there is no energy exchange. Therefore, the values of P(M) and M of system A will remain the same as they were in the final equilibrium state.
To calculate these values, detailed information on the energy levels and their corresponding magnetic moments is required, as mentioned in Table 3.3. With that information, you can use the Boltzmann distribution and the formulas mentioned above to calculate the probabilities and mean values of the total magnetic moment of system A.
Note: Since the details of the energy levels and their corresponding magnetic moments are not provided in the question, it is not possible to give precise numerical answers.