The Wigner formulation of quantum mechanics is used to derive a path-integral representation of the quantum density of states (DOS) of strongly correlated fermions in the canonical ensemble. A path-integral Monte Carlo approach for the simulation of DOS and other thermodynamic functions is suggested. The derived Wigner function in the phase space resembles the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution but allows for quantum effects. We consider a three-dimensional quantum system of strongly correlated soft-sphere fermions at different densities and temperatures. The calculated properties include the DOS, momentum distribution functions, spin-resolved radial distribution functions, potentials of mean force, and related energy levels obtained from the Bohr-Sommerfeld condition. We observe sharp peaks on DOS and momentum distribution curves, which are explained by the appearance of fermionic bound states.
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