Physics:Quantum fields/symmetry
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Symmetry is a property of a physical system that remains unchanged under certain transformations. In quantum theory, symmetry principles play a central role in determining the behavior of fields and the nature of interactions.
Description
Symmetries describe invariances such as rotations, translations, or internal transformations. In modern physics, they are deeply connected to conservation laws and the structure of interactions.
Gauge theories are based on symmetry principles, where requiring invariance under certain transformations leads to the introduction of gauge fields.
Properties
- invariance under transformations
- linked to conservation laws
- determines structure of interactions
See also
Table of contents (217 articles)
Index
Core theory
Applications and extensions
Full contents
1. Foundations (14) Back to index
2. Conceptual and interpretations (14) Back to index
3. Mathematical structure and systems (15) Back to index
4. Atomic and spectroscopy (14) Back to index
5. Wavefunctions and modes (9) Back to index
6. Quantum dynamics and evolution (21) Back to index
7. Measurement and information (9) Back to index
8. Quantum information and computing (15) Back to index
102. Physics:Quantum BB84
9. Quantum optics and experiments (10) Back to index
10. Open quantum systems (15) Back to index
11. Quantum field theory (23) Back to index
12. Statistical mechanics and kinetic theory (9) Back to index
13. Condensed matter and solid-state physics (17) Back to index
181. Physics:Quantum well
186. Physics:Quantum dot
14. Plasma and fusion physics (8) Back to index
15. Timeline (8) Back to index
16. Advanced and frontier topics (16) Back to index
References
Author: Harold Foppele
Source attribution: Physics:Quantum fields/symmetry
