Why People Rarely Discuss the Wave Function of Anyons - Explained

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The discussion centers on the wave function of anyons, highlighting that traditional wave functions yield only bosons or fermions, thus excluding anyons. Participants assert that anyons, which exist in two dimensions, do not possess a conventional wave function. This lack of discussion around anyons' wave function stems from the fundamental properties of these particles, which differ significantly from those of bosons and fermions.

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it seems that people never talk about the wave function of a few anyons

why?

i guess the reason is that if they consider the wave function, then they will only get bosons or fermions

they cannot get anyons from a wave function

In other words, there is no such thing like a wave function of anyons.
 
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wdlang said:
there is no such thing like a wave function of anyons.

That doesn't make any sense.

Ayons are restricted to two dimensions - it would have a two dimensional wavefunction.

Thanks
Bill
 

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