The Principle of Sufficient Reason

Belot, Gordon (2001) The Principle of Sufficient Reason.

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Abstract

The paper is about the physical theories which result when one identifies points in phase space related by symmetries; with applications to problems concerning gauge freedom and the structure of spacetime in classical mechanics.

Keywords:phase space, symmetry, gauge freedom, identity of indiscernibles
Conferences and Volumes:[2001] Symmetries in Physics, New Reflections: Oxford Workshop (Oxford, January 2001)
ID Code:448
Deposited By:Castellani, Elena
Deposited On:20 October 2001