Bose-Einstein Distribution
The Bose-Einstein Distribution describes how particles known as bosons occupy energy states at thermal equilibrium. It is particularly relevant for systems at low temperatures, where multiple bosons can occupy the same quantum state. This distribution helps explain phenomena such as superfluidity and Bose-Einstein condensates, where particles behave collectively rather than individually.
Developed by Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose in the early 20th century, the distribution is mathematically expressed to predict the average number of bosons in a given energy state. It contrasts with the Fermi-Dirac Distribution, which applies to fermions, particles that cannot share the same quantum state.