Idealization in Quantum Field Theory

Hartmann, Stephan (1998) Idealization in Quantum Field Theory.

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This paper explores various functions of idealizations in quantum field theory. To this end it is important to first distinguish between different kinds of theories and models of or inspired by quantum field theory. Idealizations have pragmatic and cognitive functions. Analyzing a case-study from hadron physics, I demonstrate the virtues of studying highly idealized models for exploring the features of theories with an extremely rich structure such as quantum field theory and for gaining some understanding of the physical processes in the system under consideration.Article

Item Type	Article
Additional Information	Citation: In: N. Shanks (ed.), "Idealization in Contemporary Physics (= Poznan Studies in the Philosophy of Science and the Humanities 64)", 99-122.
Keywords	Idealisation, Quantum field theory
Subjects	Philosophy
Divisions	Institute of Philosophy
Date Deposited	08 Oct 2010 10:41
Last Modified	05 Aug 2024 11:56