International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
Volume 16 (1993), Issue 4, Pages 625-644
doi:10.1155/S016117129300078X

S. N. Bose (1894-1974) and the Bose quantum statistics, a centennial tribute

Abstract

This centennial tribute commemorates Bose the Man and Bose the Scientist. A survey of S.N. Bose's life and career is presented in some detail. His major scientific contributions including the discovery of Bose statistics and the novel derivation of the Planck black body radiation formula are described.