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The scope of this theorem seems so broad and general, apparently covering any possible physical symmetry, whether or not conceived of yet, that I wonder if it c
by mannykannot 7y ago
The scope of this theorem seems so broad and general, apparently covering any possible physical symmetry, whether or not conceived of yet, that I wonder if it could reasonably be called a metaphysical one.
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- Filligree 7y agoIn the same sense as quantum mechanics is, perhaps. It's more math than physical law, but the laws sit on top of it.
- mannykannot 7y agoYes - the dabates over the rival interpretations are, I think, widely (though not by everyone) regarded as metaphysical.
- auntienomen 7y agoAny continuous symmetry. Noether's theorem doesn't cover discrete symmetries. Also, only in classical physics. In the quantum realm, Noether's theorem is basically a tautology.