- The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
1) Is the order paramter $\phi(x)$ intensive or extensive? 2) Is $M$ intensive or extensive?
With the following definitions :
Relevant equations
The attempt at a solution
1) Free energy is extensive, however I don' think I can use this to deduce whether $\phi(x)$ is intensive or extensive via (1) since it will depend on the exact form of $W(\phi)$
Some texts say it's intensive and others extensive.
2) I believe $H$ the external field is intensive; and so since $M$ is it's conjugate variable via $M=\frac{\partial A}{\partial H}$ , $M$ must be extensive?
Any help much appreciated.
