Is there a "critical temperature" for 2D Boson gas?

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Zhang Bei
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Homework Statement
Use the fact that the density of states is constant in d = 2 dimensions to show that
Bose-Einstein condensation does not occur no matter how low the temperature. (From David Tong's Lectures)
Relevant Equations
[tex]\langle N \rangle = \int_0^\infty dE\,\frac{g(E)}{z^{-1}\exp(\beta E)-1}[/tex]
The density of states of a 2D gas in a box is
[tex]g(E)=\frac{Am}{2\pi\hbar^2}\quad.[/tex]

From this we can obtain
[tex]T=-\frac{2\pi\hbar^2N}{mAk_B\log (1-z)}[/tex]
Inserting [itex]z \to 1[/itex] gives [itex]T_c=0[/itex]. We conclude that the 2D boson gas doesn't form BEC.However, on the other hand, according to the Bose-Einstein distribution, the ground state has an expected occupancy number of
[tex]\langle n_0 \rangle =\frac{1}{z^{-1}-1}[/tex]If we equate this with [itex]N[/itex], we would obtain a "critical temperature" of
[tex]
T=\frac{2\pi\hbar^2N}{mAk_B\log (N+1)}
[/tex]
For [itex]1mol[/itex] of "helium" gas in an [itex]1m^2[/itex] area has a critical temperature of [itex]8380K[/itex].What went wrong? Does this mean the BE distribution needs to be modified in this case? Since z can be pushed arbitrarily close to 1, aren't we always able to force [itex]n_0[/itex] to reach [itex]N[/itex]?
 
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Zhang Bei said:
From this we can obtain
[tex]T=-\frac{2\pi\hbar^2N}{mAk_B\log (1-z)}[/tex]
Inserting [itex]z \to 1[/itex] gives [itex]T_c=0[/itex]. We conclude that the 2D boson gas doesn't form BEC.However, on the other hand, according to the Bose-Einstein distribution, the ground state has an expected occupancy number of
[tex]\langle n_0 \rangle =\frac{1}{z^{-1}-1}[/tex]If we equate this with [itex]N[/itex], we would obtain a "critical temperature" of
[tex]
T=\frac{2\pi\hbar^2N}{mAk_B\log (N+1)}
[/tex]
How did you get that last equation from the first 2?
 

1. What is a "critical temperature" for a 2D Boson gas?

In the context of a 2D Boson gas, the critical temperature refers to the temperature at which the system undergoes a phase transition from a normal state to a superfluid state. Below this critical temperature, the system exhibits superfluidity, which is characterized by zero viscosity and the ability to flow without any energy dissipation.

2. How is the critical temperature for a 2D Boson gas determined?

The critical temperature for a 2D Boson gas is typically determined experimentally by observing the behavior of the system as the temperature is gradually decreased. The critical temperature is identified as the point at which the system transitions from a normal state to a superfluid state, as evidenced by various physical properties such as zero viscosity and the onset of quantized vortices.

3. What factors can affect the critical temperature of a 2D Boson gas?

The critical temperature of a 2D Boson gas can be influenced by various factors, including the density of the particles in the system, the strength of the interactions between the particles, the size and geometry of the system, and the presence of external fields. These factors can all play a role in determining the critical temperature at which the system undergoes a phase transition.

4. Is the critical temperature for a 2D Boson gas universal?

The critical temperature for a 2D Boson gas is not necessarily universal and can vary depending on the specific properties of the system, such as the particle density, interaction strength, and external conditions. Different experimental setups and theoretical models may yield different critical temperatures for a 2D Boson gas, making it a system-specific parameter.

5. What are the implications of the critical temperature for a 2D Boson gas?

The critical temperature for a 2D Boson gas has important implications for understanding the behavior of quantum fluids and phase transitions in low-dimensional systems. Studying the critical temperature can provide insights into the nature of superfluidity, quantum vortices, and other phenomena that arise in Bose-Einstein condensates and related systems.

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