Principles of Quantum Mechanics · Problem 10.3.6

Symmetries and Their Consequences — R. Shankar

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · composite-particle-statistics

Problem

Consider a composite object such as the hydrogen atom. Will it behave as a boson or fermion? Argue in general that objects containing an even/odd number of fermions will behave as bosons/fermions.

Related theory

Particle On A Chain Particle In A Box

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