(a) Derive an expression for the variance in the number of particles Einstein gas when the number of particles in the gas can change.

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(a) Derive an expression for the variance in the number of particles in a state for a Bose-
Einstein gas when the number of particles in the gas can change.
(b) Using the particle number for the Bose-Einstein gas, determine any specific properties of
the chemical potential.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Derive an expression for the variance in the number of particles in a state for a Bose- Einstein gas when the number of particles in the gas can change. (b) Using the particle number for the Bose-Einstein gas, determine any specific properties of the chemical potential.
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