= Particle number
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The term "particle number" can refer to different concepts depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a few common interpretations: 1. **In Physics**: Particle number often refers to the quantity of discrete particles, such as atoms, molecules, or subatomic particles (like electrons or protons) in a given system. For instance, in statistical mechanics, the particle number \\(N\\) might represent the total number of particles in a gas or other physical system.
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