Repository | Book | Chapter
(1995) The foundations of quantum mechanics, Dordrecht, Springer.
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.
Publication details
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, pp. 357-367.
This document is unfortunately not available for download at the moment.