Partial Quantum Nearest Neighbor Probability Density Functions (PQNNPDFs) are formulated for the purpose of determining the behavior of quantum mixed systems in equilibrium in a manner analogous to that provided for classical multi-component systems. Developments in partial quantum m-tuplet distribution functions, a generalization of the partial quantum radial distribution function, along with their relationship to PQNNPDFs, are briefly elucidated. The calculation of statistical thermodynamic properties of quantum mixtures is presented for arbitrary material systems. Application to the limiting case of dilute, weakly correlated quantum gas mixtures has been outlined and the second virial coefficient is derived. The case of dilute strongly degenerate mixtures is also addressed, providing an expression for the PQNNPDF applicable in this thermodynamic regime.
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