Quantum Statistics for Distinguishable Particles

J. Tersoff and David Bayer
Phys. Rev. Lett. 50, 553 – Published 21 February 1983; Erratum Phys. Rev. Lett. 50, 2038 (1983)
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Abstract

Quantum statistics can be reconciled with such classical ideas as distinguishable particles. Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics are derived for distinguishable particles by making an assumption regarding probabilities which is different from the traditional assumption but equally reasonable.

  • Received 1 October 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.50.553

©1983 American Physical Society

Erratum

Quantum Statistics for Distinguishable Particles.

J. Tersoff and David Bayer
Phys. Rev. Lett. 50, 2038 (1983)

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J. Tersoff

  • Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974

David Bayer

  • Department of Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027

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Vol. 50, Iss. 8 — 21 February 1983

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