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28 - How Noether's Theorem Changed Physics (Rerun)

Why This Universe?

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Gauge Symmetry and Charge Conservation in Physics

This chapter explores the relationship between gauge symmetry, Maxwell's equations, and the conservation of electric charge, emphasizing the mathematical representations of physical phenomena. It also discusses the implications of Noether's theorem in understanding the stability of the electron and the design of equations governing electricity and magnetism to ensure charge conservation.

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