Physical Review Letters

Quantum Statistics for Distinguishable Particles

J. Tersoff, David Bayer

Published Feb 21, 1983• 68 citations

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.

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.50.553

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