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statistical weight [stə′tis·tə·kəl ′wāt] (statistics) A number assigned to each value or range of values of a given quantity, giving the number of times this value or range of values is found to be observed. (statistical mechanics) The number of microscopic states that correspond to a given macroscopic state. A multiplicative factor in the expression for the probability of finding a system in a given quantum state, usually equal to the number of degenerate substates contained in the state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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