The Journey from Planck Distribution to Bose Statistics From Classical to Quantum Mechanics and Beyond

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.11519v1
• Date: Thu, 08 May 2025 10:14:15 GMT
• Title: The Journey from Planck Distribution to Bose Statistics From Classical to Quantum Mechanics and Beyond
• Authors: Shreetam Dash, Prasanta K. Panigrahi,
• Abstract summary: Satyendra Nath Bose's pioneering work laid the foundation for Bose-Einstein statistics.<n>His derivation of Planck's law for blackbody radiation bypassed classical assumptions.<n>His work underscored the incompatibility between classical electrodynamics and quantum theory.
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• Abstract: In 1924, Satyendra Nath Bose's pioneering work laid the foundation for Bose-Einstein statistics, which describes particles with integral spins. His derivation of Planck's law for blackbody radiation bypassed classical assumptions, relying instead on the statistical mechanics of light quanta. Bose's methodology addressed limitations in existing theories, such as Einstein's dependence on classical concepts like Wien's displacement law and Bohr's correspondence principle. Further, his work underscored the incompatibility between classical electrodynamics and quantum theory, proposing innovative statistical approaches to thermodynamic equilibrium. The insights from Bose's work extend beyond theoretical physics. As was immediately noticed by Einstein, for temperatures below a critical threshold, Bose-Einstein statistics predicts the formation of a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), where particles condense en-masse into the ground state. This quantum phenomenon on a macroscopic scale opened avenues to explore new technologies in recent times, apart from throwing light on new phases of matter. This article revisits Bose's groundbreaking contributions, highlighting their enduring impact on quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and field theory.

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