Boltzmann constant
= Boltzmann constant
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The Boltzmann constant, denoted as \\( k_B \\) or simply \\( k \\), is a fundamental physical constant that relates the average kinetic energy of particles in a gas with the temperature of the gas. It plays a crucial role in statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. The Boltzmann constant is defined as: \\\[ k_B = 1.