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This lecture covers the statistical physics of ensembles of physical objects, focusing on canonical and grand canonical ensembles. It discusses the probability distribution of states, partition functions, and the impact of distinguishability on microstates. The instructor explains the implications of the Pauli exclusion principle and the reduction of available microstates. Various physical parameters are extracted from the partition function expressions, shedding light on discernable vs non-discernable sets of objects. The lecture emphasizes the importance of these mathematical subtleties in materials science.
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