Vol. 18 No. 13 (2026): Generalized Gibbs Formula and the Duality of Energy and Probability in Models of Statistical Physics

Published: 2026-09-30

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    Generalized Gibbs Formula and the Duality of Energy and Probability in Models of Statistical Physics

    Boris S. Nahapetian
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    Abstract

    In this paper, we define a generalized Gibbs formula based on the concept of transition energy. This formula establishes a duality between energy and probability. Using this duality, we derive properties of transition energy from known properties of probability.

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