The Fermi-Dirac statistics
a simultaneous discovery
pp. 357-367
Abstract
The very different approaches used by E. Fermi and P. A. M. Dirac to derive the Fermi-Dirac particle statistics are analyzed in detail. We suggest that the stability of theoretical conclusions through conceptual change, as exemplified in this historical case study, plays a role in justifying our belief in theoretical statements.
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Published in:
Garola Claudio, Rossi Arcangelo (1995) The foundations of quantum mechanics: historical analysis and open questions. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 357-367
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-011-0029-8_29
Full citation:
Guicciardini N., Introzzi G. (1995) „The Fermi-Dirac statistics: a simultaneous discovery“, In: C. Garola & A. Rossi (eds.), The foundations of quantum mechanics, Dordrecht, Springer, 357–367.