Why is z=1 below Tc in Bose Einstein condensation?

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Bose-Einstein condensation occurs when the fugacity z approaches 1 below the critical temperature (Tc), defined by the equation n(λth)³/(2S+1)=2.612. At this temperature, the chemical potential (μ) equals 0, indicating that the energy of the ground state is fully populated. If μ were higher, the population of the ground state would become infinite, while a lower μ would prevent any ground state occupancy.

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Hi.

For a Bose gas, my textbook states that below the critical temperature, which is given by n(λth)3/(2S+1)=2.612, the fugacity z=eβμ≈1.

Why is this? The most basic explanation possible would be ideal, as I only need the rough idea.

Thanks! :smile:
 
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Or chemical potential μ=0, i.e. the energy of the ground state. Would it be lower, not even the ground state would be populated. Would it be higher, the population of the ground state would be infinite.
 

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