Show that the entropy of a two-state paramagnet, expressed

Chapter 3, Problem 23P

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Problem 23P

Show that the entropy of a two-state paramagnet, expressed as a function of temperature, is S = Nk[ln(2 cosh x) – x tanh x], where x = μB/kT. Check that this formula has the expected behavior as T → 0 and T → ∞.

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QUESTION:

Problem 23P

Show that the entropy of a two-state paramagnet, expressed as a function of temperature, is S = Nk[ln(2 cosh x) – x tanh x], where x = μB/kT. Check that this formula has the expected behavior as T → 0 and T → ∞.

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Step 1 of 6

The magnetization for two states paramagnet is,

                

Magnetization is,

                

Equating equation (1.1) and (1.2)

Let , and ,

                

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