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

Romanian: mecanică statistică, def. form: mecanica statistică

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