We present an experiment and simulations aimed at introducing the Boltzmann factor mathematical expression and at illustrating the fundamental concepts on which it is grounded. The experiment uses an easily available Microcomputer Based Laboratory apparatus. Simulations are developed in the Net-Logo environment that, besides having a friendly user-interface, allows an easy interaction with the algorithm. The approach supplies a pedagogical support for the introduction of the Boltzmann factor at undergraduate level to students without a background in statistical mechanics.

Fazio, C., Battaglia, O.R., Guastella, I. (2010). AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOLTZMANN FACTOR BY USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS. In Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning. Udine.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOLTZMANN FACTOR BY USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

FAZIO, Claudio;BATTAGLIA, Onofrio Rosario;GUASTELLA, Ivan
2010-01-01

Abstract

We present an experiment and simulations aimed at introducing the Boltzmann factor mathematical expression and at illustrating the fundamental concepts on which it is grounded. The experiment uses an easily available Microcomputer Based Laboratory apparatus. Simulations are developed in the Net-Logo environment that, besides having a friendly user-interface, allows an easy interaction with the algorithm. The approach supplies a pedagogical support for the introduction of the Boltzmann factor at undergraduate level to students without a background in statistical mechanics.
2009
MPTL 14 International Workshop "Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning"
Udine
23-25 settembre 2009
2010
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Fazio, C., Battaglia, O.R., Guastella, I. (2010). AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOLTZMANN FACTOR BY USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLS. In Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning. Udine.
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Fazio, C; Battaglia, OR; Guastella, I
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