Equipartition Theorem

Natural & Formal Sciences Dictionary
In classical statistical mechanics, the statement that each independent quadratic degree of freedom contributes (1/2) k_B T to the average energy in thermal equilibrium at temperature T.

Equipartition Theorem

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Mathematics & Logic Dictionary
A principle in classical statistical mechanics stating that, at thermal equilibrium, each independent quadratic degree of freedom in the Hamiltonian contributes on average (1/2)k_B T to the system's mean energy.