"statistical mechanics" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by American scientist Josiah Willard Gibbs in 1884, with a presentation to the American Association for the Advancement of Science titled "On the Fundamental Formula of Statistical Mechanics, with Applications to Astronomy and Thermodynamics". He attributed the choice of the word "statistical" to James Clerk Maxwell. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q153243|in=1884}} Coined by American scientist Josiah Willard Gibbs in 1884 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} statistical mechanics (uncountable)
  1. (physics) The branch of physics that uses statistical laws to make theoretical predictions about macroscopic systems of particles. Wikipedia link: American Association for the Advancement of Science, James Clerk Maxwell, statistical mechanics Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: statistical thermodynamics Related terms: Boltzmannian Translations (branch of physics): tilastollinen mekaniikka (Finnish), 統計力学 (tōkeirikigaku) (alt: とうけいりきがく) (Japanese), mecanică statistică (Romanian)
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