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statistical_mechanics

statistical mechanics

English

Noun

statistical mechanics ‎(uncountable)

(physics) The branch of physics that uses statistical laws to make theoretical predictions about macroscopic systems of particles.

Synonyms

statistical thermodynamics

Related terms

Boltzmannian

Translations

branch of physics

Finnish: tilastollinen mekaniikka (fi)
Japanese: 統計力学 ‎(とうけいりきがく, tōkeirikigaku)

Romanian: mecanică statistică, def. form: mecanica statistică