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Centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics

Last updated on November 14th, 2024 Posted on November 14, 2024 by NEXT IAS Current Affairs Team  783

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In News

  • India recently marked the centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics, a groundbreaking contribution by physicist Satyendra Nath Bose that reshaped modern physics and quantum mechanics.

About Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)

  • A BEC is a state of matter where a large number of bosons occupy the same quantum state.
  • This occurs at extremely low temperatures, near absolute zero.
  • BECs exhibit unique properties, such as superfluidity and superconductivity.
  • They have applications in fields like quantum computing and precision measurement.

Significance of Bose-Einstein Statistics

  • It revolutionized our understanding of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.
  • It has led to numerous technological advancements, including lasers, transistors, and superconductors.
  • It continues to be a fundamental tool in modern physics research.

Key Facts

  • Particles that obey the Bose-Einstein statistics principle are known as “Bosons”.
  • Bosons, unlike fermions, do not obey the Pauli exclusion principle. This means that multiple bosons can occupy the same quantum state.
  • Bose-Einstein statistics is used to describe the behavior of photons, phonons, and other bosonic particles.
  • It has applications in various fields, including condensed matter physics, quantum optics, and astrophysics.
  • India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) is designed to drive advancements in Quantum Computing, Communication, Sensing, and Materials. The mission aligns with India’s vision for self-reliance by 2047.

Source: PIB

 
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