Are gauge symmetry transformations observable?
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Brading, K; Brown, HR
Published in: British Journal for the Philosophy of Science
January 1, 2004
In a recent paper in this journal, Kosso ([2000]) discussed the observational status of continuous symmetries of physics. While we are in broad agreement with his approach, we disagree with his analysis. In the discussion of the status of gauge symmetry, a set of examples offered by't Hooft ([1980]) has influenced several philosophers, including Kosso; in all cases the interpretation of the examples is mistaken. In this paper, we present our preferred approach to the empirical significance of symmetries, re-analysing the cases of gauge symmetry and general covariance. © British Society for the Philosophy of Science 2004.
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British Journal for the Philosophy of Science
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0007-0882
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Volume
55
Issue
4
Start / End Page
645 / 665
Related Subject Headings
- Science Studies
- 5003 Philosophy
- 5002 History and philosophy of specific fields
- 2203 Philosophy
- 2202 History and Philosophy of Specific Fields
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Brading, K., & Brown, H. R. (2004). Are gauge symmetry transformations observable? British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, 55(4), 645–665. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjps/55.4.645
Brading, K., and H. R. Brown. “Are gauge symmetry transformations observable?” British Journal for the Philosophy of Science 55, no. 4 (January 1, 2004): 645–65. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjps/55.4.645.
Brading K, Brown HR. Are gauge symmetry transformations observable? British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. 2004 Jan 1;55(4):645–65.
Brading, K., and H. R. Brown. “Are gauge symmetry transformations observable?” British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, vol. 55, no. 4, Jan. 2004, pp. 645–65. Scopus, doi:10.1093/bjps/55.4.645.
Brading K, Brown HR. Are gauge symmetry transformations observable? British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. 2004 Jan 1;55(4):645–665.
Published In
British Journal for the Philosophy of Science
DOI
ISSN
0007-0882
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Volume
55
Issue
4
Start / End Page
645 / 665
Related Subject Headings
- Science Studies
- 5003 Philosophy
- 5002 History and philosophy of specific fields
- 2203 Philosophy
- 2202 History and Philosophy of Specific Fields