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View SchemaIdentical Quantum Particles and Weak Discernibility
| Authors | Dennis Dieks, Marijn Versteegh |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | quant-ph/0703021 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0703021 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10701-008-9243-z |
Abstract
We examine a recent argument that ``identical'' quantum particles with an anti-symmetric state (fermions) are weakly discernible objects, just like irreflexively related ordinary objects in situations with perfect symmetry (Black's spheres, for example). We conclude that the argument uses a silent premise that is not justified in the quantum case.
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