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Origin of Symmetries

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This work delves into the fundamental role of symmetries in physics, tracing their origins from mathematical concepts to physical realities.

It examines key ideas such as Noether's theorems linking continuous symmetries to conserved quantities, the ontology of gauge symmetries, and their heuristic importance in theories like relativity and electrodynamics.

The book addresses debates on whether symmetries are real transformations or mathematical artifacts, particularly in gauge theories.

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