statistical mechanics
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statistical mechanics
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Coined by American scientist Josiah Willard Gibbs in 1884, with a presentation to the American Association for the Advancement of Science titled "On the Fundamental Formula of Statistical Mechanics, with Applications to Astronomy and Thermodynamics". He attributed the choice of the word "statistical" to James Clerk Maxwell.
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The branch of physics that uses statistical laws to make theoretical predictions about macroscopic systems of particles.
Similar: statistical thermodynamics
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noun branch of physics
| 日本語 | 統計力学 tōkeirikigaku |
|---|---|
| Română | mecanică statistică |
Talk about this word "statistical mechanics." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/statistical%20mechanics. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. statistical mechanics. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/statistical%20mechanics "statistical mechanics." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/statistical%20mechanics.Cite this
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