ensemble average

noun

The mean of a quantity that is a function of the microstate of a system, according to the distribution of the system on its microstates in this ensemble.

Meanings

nounensemble average (countable and uncountable, plural ensemble averages)

plural ensemble averages

  1. countableuncountablestatistical mechanicsThe mean of a quantity that is a function of the microstate of a system, according to the distribution of the system on its microstates in this ensemble.

Translations

Finnish tilastollinen keskiarvo, ensembleodotusarvo
  • tilastollinen keskiarvotype of statistical mean
  • ensembleodotusarvotype of statistical mean
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