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Gibbs entropy

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Summary

The entropy functional S=βˆ’kBβˆ‘ipiln⁑piS=-k_{\mathrm B}\sum_i p_i\ln p_i for a discrete classical ensemble, with integral and quantum trace analogues subject to their measure and coarse-graining conventions.

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Statistical ensembleGibbs entropy

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Gibbs entropy is a functional of the ensemble probabilities or density operator, with the reference measure and quantum trace specified.

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Gibbs entropyThermodynamic entropy

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Under equilibrium, extensivity, and thermodynamic-limit assumptions, the appropriate ensemble entropy reproduces macroscopic thermodynamic entropy up to conventional additive constants. The relation can fail or require care for nonequivalent ensembles and long-range systems.

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The target is recovered from the source either in a stated mathematical or asymptotic limit, or through a quantitatively controlled approximation with identified small parameters or omitted terms. The edge label and detail must state which case applies and its regime of validity.

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