The Relative Angle Distribution Function in the Langevin Theory of Dilute Dipoles

Details The Relative Angle Distribution Function in the Langevin Theory of Dilute Dipoles The Relative Angle Distribution Function in the Langevin Theory of Dilute Dipoles

2007-03-05

arxiv.org/abs/physics/0703052v1

Physics

Classical Physics

13 pages, 2 jpeg figures

Scientific paper

The Langevin theory of the polarization of a dilute collection of dipoles by an external field is often included in introductory solid state physics and physical chemistry curricula. The average polarization is calculated assuming the dipoles are in thermal equilibrium with a heat bath. The heart of the polarization calculation is a derivation of the average dipole-field projection, whose dependence on the external field is given by the Langevin function. The Langevin problem is revisited, here, and the average projection of any given dipole onto any other dipole from the collection is derived in terms of the Langevin function. A simple expression is obtained for the underlying dipole-dipole angular distribution function.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The Relative Angle Distribution Function in the Langevin Theory of Dilute Dipoles does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The Relative Angle Distribution Function in the Langevin Theory of Dilute Dipoles, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Relative Angle Distribution Function in the Langevin Theory of Dilute Dipoles will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-235330