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Representative Ensembles in Statistical Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics 2015-05-13 v1

Abstract

The notion of representative statistical ensembles, correctly representing statistical systems, is strictly formulated. This notion allows for a proper description of statistical systems, avoiding inconsistencies in theory. As an illustration, a Bose-condensed system is considered. It is shown that a self-consistent treatment of the latter, using a representative ensemble, always yields a conserving and gapless theory.

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@article{arxiv.0704.1089,
  title  = {Representative Ensembles in Statistical Mechanics},
  author = {V. I. Yukalov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0704.1089},
  year   = {2015}
}

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Latex file, 18 pages