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View SchemaSome remarks on Dirac's hole theory versus quantum field theory
| Authors | Dan Solomon |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/0212015 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0212015 |
| DOI | 10.1139/p03-090 |
| Journal | Can.J.Phys. 81 (2003) 1165-1175 |
Abstract
Dirac's hole theory and quantum field theory are generally considered to be equivalent to each other. However, it has recently been shown that this is not necessarily the case. In this article we will discuss the reason for this lack of equivalence and suggest a possible solution.
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