Are symmetry principles meta-laws?

Noether's first theorem demonstrates that continuous symmetries give rise to conserved quantities (under appropriate conditions). This fact tempts many to hold that symmetry principles explain conservation laws. Yet there is a puzzle: the derivation goes both ways. So why does symmetry explain conse...

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Publicado en:	Synthese Vol. 205; no. 6; pp. 1 - 22
Autor principal:	Shi, Shelly Yiran
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Springer Nature Jun2025
Materias:	Noether's theorem Philosophy of science Angular momentum (Mechanics) Conserved quantity Rotational symmetry
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