1. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Bose-Einstein Condensation
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2. Bose-Einstein Condensation
A Bose-Einstein condensation occurs when a large number of particles collect in the ground state. Liquid 4He is an example.
At what temperature does it occur?
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Density of States
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Ground State
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5. Number in Excited States
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6. Number in Excited States
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Bose Temperature
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Number in Ground State
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Bose Temperatures
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