Advanced Chemical Engineering Science
Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics that uses statistical methods to explain the thermodynamic properties of systems composed of a large number of particles. By connecting the microscopic behavior of individual particles to macroscopic observables like temperature and pressure, it provides a framework for understanding how collective behavior emerges in complex systems. This approach is essential for developing molecular simulations and multiscale modeling, where the interactions at the molecular level influence larger-scale properties and behaviors.
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