Geometrical derivation of the Boltzmann factor
arXiv:0707.4081 · doi:10.1119/1.2907776
Abstract
We show that the Boltzmann factor has a geometrical origin. Its derivation follows from the microcanonical picture. The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution or the wealth distribution in human society are some direct applications of this new interpretation.
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