where <math>k_B</math> is the [[Boltzmann constant]], <math>T</math> is [[temperature]] and <math>E(q)</math> is [[energy]] of state <math>q</math>. Furthermore, the probability of a given state, <math>q</math>, occurring is given by | where <math>k_B</math> is the [[Boltzmann constant]], <math>T</math> is [[temperature]] and <math>E(q)</math> is [[energy]] of state <math>q</math>. Furthermore, the probability of a given state, <math>q</math>, occurring is given by |