Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1161313 | Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B: Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics | 2006 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
I present a new interpretation of the Aharonov–Bohm by identifying an overlooked physical field: the current field. The interpretation is non-arbitrary, completely local, deterministic, and separable. I then consider the connection between theoretical methodology and fundamental ontology by considering Earman's call to consider gauge matters. I conclude that we should be clear about which gauge matters we consider, and question the tight connection he draws between the methodological and ontological roles of gauge fields.
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Authors
James Mattingly,