"occupation number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: occupation numbers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} occupation number (plural occupation numbers)
  1. (physics) The numerical extent to which a quantum state is filled (in a system of many, identical quantum particles) Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: Pauli exclusion principle, pinning
    Sense id: en-occupation_number-en-noun-NvrYNaGX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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