Ensembles describe system probability distributions from "summary" of Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics by Herbert B. Callen
The concept that ensembles describe system probability distributions is a fundamental principle in statistical mechanics. Ensembles provide a way to characterize the behavior of a system by considering all possible microstates and their associated probabilities. By examining the ensemble as a whole, we can gain insight into the macroscopic properties of the system. There are several different ensembles that can be used to describe a system, each with its own unique characteristics. The canonical ensemble, for example, is used to describe systems in thermal equilibrium with a heat bath at a fixed temperature. The microcanonical ensemble, on the other hand, is used to describe systems with fi...
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