Paper 3, Section II, C
Part II, 2010
(i) Given the following density of states for a particle in 3 dimensions
write down the partition function for a gas of such non-interacting particles, assuming they can be treated classically. From this expression, calculate the energy of the system and the heat capacities and . You may take it as given that .
[Hint: The formula may be useful.]
(ii) Using thermodynamic relations obtain the relation between heat capacities and compressibilities
where the isothermal and adiabatic compressibilities are given by
derivatives taken at constant temperature and entropy, respectively.
(iii) Find and for the ideal gas considered above.