The Boltzmann’s formula for quantum unbounded lattice spin systems
Takahiro Kajisa
The Boltzmann’s formula, formally known as S = log W, provides a basic concept of a relation between the logarithmic number of micro states log W and the thermodynamic entropy S. In this paper, we prove the Boltzmann’s formula in quantum unbounded lattice systems that includes not only the quantum anharmonic oscillator but also the Bose–Hubbard type model with negative interactions. Our approach is based on a particle number cut-off method, mini-max theory, and convex analysis. In particular, the cut-off method, nurtured in my previous work on classical non-compact spin systems [T. Kajisa. Rev. Math. Phys. 36(08), 2450021 (2024)] is well harmonized with the non-commutative approximation method developed in [Stachura et al., J. Math. Phys. 61(11), 113303 (2020)]. Finally, we present how to relax the assumption of the negativity of interactions.
Journal of Mathematical Physics•Apr 1, 2025•0 citations