In recent previous work, the authors proposed a new approach extending the framework of statistical mechanics to reparametrization-invariant systems with no additional gauges. In this paper, the approach is generalized to systems defined by more than one Hamiltonian constraint (multi-fingered time). We show how well-known features as the Ehrenfest–Tolman effect and the Jüttner distribution for the relativistic gas can be consistently recovered from a covariant approach in the multi-fingered framework. Eventually, the crucial role played by the interaction in the definition of a global notion of equilibrium is discussed.

Statistical Mechanics of Covariant Systems with Multi-fingered Time / Chirco, G.; Josset, T.. - In: FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS. - ISSN 0015-9018. - 51:1(2021). [10.1007/s10701-021-00406-3]

Statistical Mechanics of Covariant Systems with Multi-fingered Time

Chirco G.;
2021

Abstract

In recent previous work, the authors proposed a new approach extending the framework of statistical mechanics to reparametrization-invariant systems with no additional gauges. In this paper, the approach is generalized to systems defined by more than one Hamiltonian constraint (multi-fingered time). We show how well-known features as the Ehrenfest–Tolman effect and the Jüttner distribution for the relativistic gas can be consistently recovered from a covariant approach in the multi-fingered framework. Eventually, the crucial role played by the interaction in the definition of a global notion of equilibrium is discussed.
2021
Statistical Mechanics of Covariant Systems with Multi-fingered Time / Chirco, G.; Josset, T.. - In: FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS. - ISSN 0015-9018. - 51:1(2021). [10.1007/s10701-021-00406-3]
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