quantum statistics


noun Physics, Chemistry.

the branch of statistical mechanics that incorporates quantum mechanics.

Origin of quantum statistics

First recorded in 1930–35

British Dictionary definitions for quantum statistics

quantum statistics

noun

(functioning as singular) physics statistics concerned with the distribution of a number of identical elementary particles, atoms, ions, or molecules among possible quantum states

Scientific definitions for quantum statistics

quantum statistics

Any of various kinds of statistical mechanics that assume quantum mechanical behavior of particles.