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Energy-entropy inequalities for classical lattice systems

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A new characterization of equilibrium states for classical lattice systems is given in terms of correlation inequalities. Their physical meaning is found to express thermodynamic stability. We demonstrate the applicability of the inequalities in specific models.

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Fannes, M., Vanheuverzwijn, P. & Verbeure, A. Energy-entropy inequalities for classical lattice systems. J Stat Phys 29, 547–560 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01342186

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