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Do all Noether theorems have a common mathematical structure?

asked Dec 2, 2020 at 14:18

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Why is absolute time considered an axiom of Newtonian mechanics? What statements are based on this axiom?

asked Jun 25, 2021 at 8:44

9 votes

1 answer

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Spectral decomposition vs Taylor Expansion

asked Nov 30, 2020 at 12:06

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1 answer

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Two different versions of Schrödinger's equation - are they equivalent?

asked Nov 7, 2020 at 17:15

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2 answers

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Is the Born rule usually regarded an axiom in quantum mechanics?

asked Sep 11, 2021 at 9:46

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$A^{\alpha}=(\phi,\vec{A})$ or $A_{\alpha}=(\phi,\vec{A})$?

asked Nov 1, 2020 at 21:26

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5 answers

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How are vector quantities in three dimensions (velocity, electric field, etc.) modeled in mathematical physics?

asked Dec 4, 2020 at 15:33

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Dirac-delta-functions as eigenbasis of the position operator - pure nonsense? Or can more be said?

asked Jan 11, 2021 at 11:06

4 votes

1 answer

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A critical step in Fujikawa's proof of the Atiyah Singer index theorem

asked Apr 26, 2021 at 7:04

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Definition of $k^0$ in Getzler's proof of the Atiyah-Singer index theorem

asked May 3, 2021 at 10:53

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Reference request - derivation of $\mathrm{ind}\,D_+=-\frac{1}{8\pi^2}\int\text{tr}\,F\wedge F$

asked Mar 13, 2021 at 18:39

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When and why can the spin connection term of the Dirac Operator be omitted?

asked Apr 6, 2021 at 16:36

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Proof that conservation of momentum is Lorentz invariant

asked Aug 10, 2022 at 18:44

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Gauge theory - definition of the trace

asked Mar 24, 2021 at 14:19

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What is the equivalent to $\Box A^\alpha =- \mu_0 J^\alpha$ using differential forms?

asked Nov 3, 2020 at 11:29

3 votes

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HaMiDeW coefficients - recursive calculation of the coincidence limits

asked Mar 16, 2023 at 16:02

3 votes

1 answer

122 views

The inhomogeneous Maxwell equation ${}\mathrm d{}F=J^\flat$ is only true for the signature $(+---)$?

asked Nov 21, 2022 at 15:01

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Calling angles dimensionless and simultaneously distinguishing between numbers and angles is inconsistent, isn't it?

asked Jul 30, 2022 at 21:00

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Ising model - Two different Gibbs distributions? (Friedli-Velenik)

asked Jun 28, 2023 at 13:58

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Differential operators in QM whose domain is a subspace of $L^2$ act on equivalence classes - How is that even defined?

asked Nov 7, 2020 at 20:54

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Explanation of $\sum_n\langle\psi_n(x)|(O\psi_n)(x)\rangle=:(\mathrm{tr}\,O)(x)=\mathrm{tr}\int\frac{\mathrm{d}k}{(2\pi)^4}e^{ikx}Oe^{-ikx}$

asked Mar 29, 2021 at 8:53

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I get an extra term when I try to derive $\nabla\!\!\!\!/\ ^2=\nabla_\mu \nabla^\mu+\frac{1}{4}[\gamma^\mu,\gamma^\nu]F_{\mu\nu}$

asked Mar 31, 2021 at 13:14

2 votes

1 answer

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The Lorentz group is only equal to $O(1,3)$ if $c=1$?

asked Sep 13, 2022 at 19:07

2 votes

1 answer

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Exponential of operators not defined on a Hilbert space (Dirac operator)

asked Apr 9, 2021 at 11:59

2 votes

3 answers

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Is the equation $[\nabla_{\mu},\nabla_{\nu}]=F_{\mu\nu}$ correct? If yes, how does it have to be interpreted?

asked Mar 19, 2021 at 16:34

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1 answer

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A formulation of (classical) electrodynamics using fiber bundles

asked Jun 22, 2021 at 13:26

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1 answer

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Is $k_t(x,x)\sim(4\pi t)^{-n/2}\mathrm{e}^{-tF}$ if $R=0$? (Dirac operator, heat kernels)

asked Apr 29, 2021 at 8:04

1 vote

2 answers

199 views

On the proof that $4$-velocity transforms like vector

asked Sep 14, 2022 at 13:20

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1 answer

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Is there a name for linear/homogeneous Galilean transformations?

asked Sep 28, 2022 at 12:16

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Is the continuity equation used to define the current density?

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Do all Noether theorems have a common mathematical structure?

Why is absolute time considered an axiom of Newtonian mechanics? What statements are based on this axiom?

Spectral decomposition vs Taylor Expansion

Two different versions of Schrödinger's equation - are they equivalent?

Is the Born rule usually regarded an axiom in quantum mechanics?

$A^{\alpha}=(\phi,\vec{A})$ or $A_{\alpha}=(\phi,\vec{A})$?

How are vector quantities in three dimensions (velocity, electric field, etc.) modeled in mathematical physics?

Dirac-delta-functions as eigenbasis of the position operator - pure nonsense? Or can more be said?

A critical step in Fujikawa's proof of the Atiyah Singer index theorem

Definition of $k^0$ in Getzler's proof of the Atiyah-Singer index theorem

Reference request - derivation of $\mathrm{ind}\,D_+=-\frac{1}{8\pi^2}\int\text{tr}\,F\wedge F$

When and why can the spin connection term of the Dirac Operator be omitted?

Proof that conservation of momentum is Lorentz invariant

Gauge theory - definition of the trace

What is the equivalent to $\Box A^\alpha =- \mu_0 J^\alpha$ using differential forms?

HaMiDeW coefficients - recursive calculation of the coincidence limits

The inhomogeneous Maxwell equation ${}\mathrm d{}F=J^\flat$ is only true for the signature $(+---)$?

Calling angles dimensionless and simultaneously distinguishing between numbers and angles is inconsistent, isn't it?

Ising model - Two different Gibbs distributions? (Friedli-Velenik)

Differential operators in QM whose domain is a subspace of $L^2$ act on equivalence classes - How is that even defined?

Explanation of $\sum_n\langle\psi_n(x)|(O\psi_n)(x)\rangle=:(\mathrm{tr}\,O)(x)=\mathrm{tr}\int\frac{\mathrm{d}k}{(2\pi)^4}e^{ikx}Oe^{-ikx}$

I get an extra term when I try to derive $\nabla\!\!\!\!/\ ^2=\nabla_\mu \nabla^\mu+\frac{1}{4}[\gamma^\mu,\gamma^\nu]F_{\mu\nu}$

The Lorentz group is only equal to $O(1,3)$ if $c=1$?

Exponential of operators not defined on a Hilbert space (Dirac operator)

Is the equation $[\nabla_{\mu},\nabla_{\nu}]=F_{\mu\nu}$ correct? If yes, how does it have to be interpreted?

A formulation of (classical) electrodynamics using fiber bundles

Is $k_t(x,x)\sim(4\pi t)^{-n/2}\mathrm{e}^{-tF}$ if $R=0$? (Dirac operator, heat kernels)

On the proof that $4$-velocity transforms like vector

Is there a name for linear/homogeneous Galilean transformations?

Is the continuity equation used to define the current density?