Fundamental forces and Pauli's exclusion principle

In summary, the Pauli exclusion principle is a fundamental concept that exists independently of the four fundamental forces: strong nuclear forces, Coulomb forces, weak nuclear forces, and gravitational forces. It applies to both interacting and non-interacting particles of the same kind. There is no relationship between the exclusion principle and entropy, which is a completely different concept that does not apply to micro systems.
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To which type of Fundamental forces below the Pauli's exclusion belong?

Strong nuclear forces
Coulomb forces
Weak nuclear forces
Gravitational forces
 
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The Pauli exclusion principle exists independently of the fundamental forces. It exists also among non-interacting particles of the same kind (if such actually existed).
 
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I asked a similar question a while ago, and there were a few pages of discussion that you may like to read through: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=409034

That thread also contains links to other threads and websites.
 
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Has anyone formulated thay the PEP as an entropic force, or proven that it can't be?
 
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craigi said:
Has anyone formulated thay the PEP as an entropic force, or proven that it can't be?
The exclusion principle and it's resulting "something-which-looks-like-a-force" are unrelated to entropy. These are two completely different concepts. Entropy is not even a property of a micro system (i.e., a system in a pure state)!
 

1. What are the four fundamental forces in physics?

The four fundamental forces in physics are gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. These forces govern the interactions between particles and are responsible for the dynamics of matter in the universe.

2. How does gravity differ from the other fundamental forces?

Gravity is the weakest of the four fundamental forces and is responsible for the attraction between masses. Unlike the other forces, gravity acts over long distances and is described by the theory of general relativity.

3. What is electromagnetism and how does it affect everyday life?

Electromagnetism is the force responsible for the interactions between charged particles. It is described by Maxwell's equations and has a wide range of applications in technology, from electricity and magnetism to radio waves and light.

4. What is the strong nuclear force?

The strong nuclear force is responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together. It is the strongest of the four fundamental forces and is responsible for the stability of matter. It is described by the theory of quantum chromodynamics.

5. What is Pauli's exclusion principle and why is it important?

Pauli's exclusion principle states that no two identical fermions (particles with half-integer spin) can occupy the same quantum state simultaneously. This principle is crucial in understanding the behavior of matter, such as the arrangement of electrons in atoms and the stability of matter in extreme conditions.

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