Wüthrich, Adrian (2012) Interpreting Feynman Diagrams as Visual Models. Spontaneous Generations: A Journal for the History and Philosophy of Science, 6 (1). pp. 172-181. ISSN 1913-0465

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Abstract

I give a brief introduction to how Feynman diagrams are used. I review arguments to the effect that they are only used as calculation tools and should not be interpreted as representations of physical processes. Against these arguments, I propose to regard Feynman diagrams as visual models that explain, in some respects, how elementary particles interact.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Wüthrich, Adrian 0000-0002-6237-7327
Keywords:	Scientific Realism; Epistemic Issues; Epistemology of Science
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User:	Jordan Miller
Date Deposited:	11 Sep 2021 02:18
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2023 16:09
Item ID:	17868
Journal or Publication Title:	Spontaneous Generations: A Journal for the History and Philosophy of Science
Publisher:	The University of Toronto
Official URL:	https://spontaneousgenerations.library.utoronto.ca...
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.4245/sponge.v6i1.16131
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Date:	3 October 2012
Page Range:	pp. 172-181
Volume:	6
Number:	1
ISSN:	1913-0465
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/17868

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