物理学中的对称性：哲学反思
Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections
摘要：
本文是剑桥大学出版社2003年出版的《物理学中的对称性：哲学反思》一书的导言。我们首先简要描述了现代物理学中对称性概念的历史根源和出现。然后，在第2节中，我们将提到属于这一总体范畴的各种对称性，并概述它们被引入物理学的方式。我们还区分了对称性的两种不同用法：对称性原理和对称性论证。在第三节中，我们对对称性在物理学中的地位和意义作了一些一般性的评论。最后，在第四节中，我们概述了本书的结构和各部分的内容。
英文摘要：
This is the introductive paper to the volume "Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections", Cambridge University Press, 2003. We begin with a brief description of the historical roots and emergence of the concept of symmetry that is at work in modern physics. Then, in section 2, we mention the different varieties of symmetry that fall under this general umbrella, outlining the ways in which they were introduced into physics. We also distinguish between two different uses of symmetry: symmetry principles versus symmetry arguments. In section 3 we make some remarks of a general nature concerning the status and significance of symmetries in physics. Finally, in section 4, we outline the structure of the book and the contents of each part.
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