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OverviewGauge symmetries play a central role, both in the mathematical foundations as well as the conceptual construction of modern (particle) physics theories. However, it is yet unclear whether they form a necessary component of theories, or whether they can be eliminated. It is also unclear whether they are merely an auxiliary tool to simplify (and possibly localize) calculations or whether they contain independent information. Therefore their status, both in physics and philosophy of physics, remains to be fully clarified. This Element reviews the current state of affairs on both the philosophy and the physics side. In particular, it focuses on the circumstances in which the restriction of gauge theories to gauge invariant information on an observable level is warranted, using the Brout-Englert-Higgs theory as an example of particular current importance. Finally, the authors determine a set of yet to be answered questions to clarify the status of gauge symmetries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philipp Berghofer (Universität Graz, Austria) , Jordan François (Masarykova univerzita, Czech Republic) , Simon Friederich (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands) , Henrique Gomes (University of Cambridge)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.191kg ISBN: 9781009197229ISBN 10: 1009197223 Publication Date: 03 August 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. State of the Art: The Interpretation of Gauge Symmetries; 3. Symmetry Breaking and the BEH Mechanism; 4. Motivating Gauge-Invariant Approaches; 5. The Dressing Field Method of Gauge Symmetry reduction; 6. The FMS Approach; 7. Critical Assessment, Reflections, and Challenges; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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