quantum mechanics - Why do bosons tend to occupy the same state? - Physics Stack Exchange

It is often said that, while many fermions cannot occupy the same state, bosons have the tendency to do that. Sometimes this is expressed figuratively by saying, for example, that "bosons are socia...

quantum mechanics - Why do bosons tend to occupy the same state? - Physics Stack Exchange Stack Internal Knowledge at work Bring the best of human thought and AI automation together at your work. Explore Stack Internal Why do bosons tend to occupy the same state? Ask Question Asked 7 years, 3 months ago Modified 7 years, 3 months ago Viewed 5k times 28 $\begingroup$ It is often said that, while many fermions cannot occupy the same state, bosons have the tendency to do that. Sometimes this is expressed figuratively by saying, for example, that "bosons are sociable" or that "bosons want to stay

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