Emergence, Singularities, and Symmetry Breaking
Batterman, Robert (2009) Emergence, Singularities, and Symmetry Breaking.
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Abstract
This paper looks at emergence in physical theories and argues that an appropriate way to understand so-called ``emergent protectorates'' is via the explanatory apparatus of the renormalization group. It is argued that mathematical singularities play a crucial role in our understanding of at least some well-defined emergent features of the world.
| Keywords: | Emergence, Symmetry Breaking, Renormalization Group, Condensed Matter, Explanation |
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| Subjects: | General Issues: Models and Idealization Specific Sciences: Physics: Condensed Matter General Issues: Explanation Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Field Theory |
| ID Code: | 4934 |
| Deposited By: | Batterman, Robert |
| Deposited On: | 12 October 2009 |