We observe that the so-called Generalised Equipartition Law for hamiltonian systems is actually valid only under specific hypotheses – unfortunately omitted in some textbooks – which limit its applicability when dealing with nonlinear systems. We introduce a new coordinate-independent generalisation which overcomes this problem and can be applied to a larger set of functions. A simple example of application is discussed.
On the generalised equipartition law
Magnano, Guido
;Valsesia, Beniamino
2021-01-01
Abstract
We observe that the so-called Generalised Equipartition Law for hamiltonian systems is actually valid only under specific hypotheses – unfortunately omitted in some textbooks – which limit its applicability when dealing with nonlinear systems. We introduce a new coordinate-independent generalisation which overcomes this problem and can be applied to a larger set of functions. A simple example of application is discussed.
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