Physics:Quantum particles/boson
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A boson is a particle that follows Bose–Einstein statistics and can occupy the same quantum state as other identical particles. Bosons are responsible for mediating interactions and can also form collective quantum states.
Description
Bosons differ from fermions in that they are not subject to the Pauli exclusion principle. This allows many bosons to occupy the same quantum state, leading to phenomena such as coherent radiation and collective quantum behavior.
Some bosons act as carriers of fundamental interactions, while others arise as collective excitations in matter.
Properties
- can share the same quantum state
- not restricted by the exclusion principle
- include force carriers and collective excitations
See also
Table of contents (217 articles)
Index
Core theory
Applications and extensions
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1. Foundations (14) Back to index
2. Conceptual and interpretations (14) Back to index
3. Mathematical structure and systems (15) Back to index
4. Atomic and spectroscopy (14) Back to index
5. Wavefunctions and modes (9) Back to index
6. Quantum dynamics and evolution (21) Back to index
7. Measurement and information (9) Back to index
8. Quantum information and computing (15) Back to index
102. Physics:Quantum BB84
9. Quantum optics and experiments (10) Back to index
10. Open quantum systems (15) Back to index
11. Quantum field theory (23) Back to index
12. Statistical mechanics and kinetic theory (9) Back to index
13. Condensed matter and solid-state physics (17) Back to index
181. Physics:Quantum well
186. Physics:Quantum dot
14. Plasma and fusion physics (8) Back to index
15. Timeline (8) Back to index
16. Advanced and frontier topics (16) Back to index
References
Author: Harold Foppele
Source attribution: Physics:Quantum particles/boson
