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Identical Quantum Particles and Weak Discernibility

Dieks, Dennis and Versteegh, Marijn (2007) Identical Quantum Particles and Weak Discernibility. [Preprint]

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    Abstract

    We examine a recent argument that ``identical'' quantum particles with an anti-symmetric state (fermions) are weakly discernible objects, just like irreflexively related ordinary objects in situations with perfect symmetry (Black's spheres, for example). We conclude that the argument uses a silent premise that is not justified in the quantum case.

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    Item Type: Preprint
    Keywords: Quantum statistics, indistinguishable particles, weak indiscernibility, Leibniz's principle
    Subjects: Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
    Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances
    Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles
    Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
    Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory
    Depositing User: Dennis Dieks
    Date Deposited: 03 Mar 2007
    Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 11:14
    Item ID: 3208
    URI: http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/3208

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