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Partition Function Derived Values

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Hi,

I am deriving some values from my model which I use for calculations in a thermodynamical ensemble. For this reason, I have one derived value, the partition function, which several other derived values need to reference for appropriate normalization.

The partition function is a triple integral over a certain volume in my case, while some of the other derived values are fluxes- double integrals over some area with a velocity integral. For this reason, I can't calculate the partition function as part of the flux calculation, as the integrals have different domains.

Is there any way that I can use the scalar result of my triple-integral partition function calculation in my other derived values?

An obvious workaround is to do the partition function integral first and put the number in by hand, but I always strive to use the cleanest technique to solve problems in order to minimize mistakes.

Thanks,
David

0 Replies Last Post 2016年3月28日 GMT-4 16:42
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