Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections

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2003-01-19

arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0301097v1

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Quantum Physics

16 pages. To appear in K. Brading and E. Castellani (eds.), "Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections", Cambridge Univ

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This is the introductive paper to the volume "Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections", Cambridge University Press, 2003. We begin with a brief description of the historical roots and emergence of the concept of symmetry that is at work in modern physics. Then, in section 2, we mention the different varieties of symmetry that fall under this general umbrella, outlining the ways in which they were introduced into physics. We also distinguish between two different uses of symmetry: symmetry principles versus symmetry arguments. In section 3 we make some remarks of a general nature concerning the status and significance of symmetries in physics. Finally, in section 4, we outline the structure of the book and the contents of each part.

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