microcanonical
/ˌmʌɪkrə(ʊ)kəˈnɒnɪkl/Physics
adjective
In statistical mechanics: designating concepts that describe or relate to a closed system of constant volume which is thermally isolated from its surroundings, and whose total energy is constant and is known.
- microcanonical ensemble noun a notional ensemble of systems, all with the same energy, that represent all the possible states of such a system..
Origin
Early 20th century. From micro- + canonical.
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