5.2: Classical Diatomic Ideal Gases
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Rigid linear model. The partition function is
Z(T,V,N)=1N![Vλ3(T)(4π3IkBTh2)]N
General results for separation of Z into translational (center of mass) and internal degrees of freedom. Term “internal specific heat”.