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What is ↔ mean? in commutation relation?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the meaning of the symbol "↔" in the context of commutation relations as presented in Srednicki's Quantum Field Theory book. Participants seek clarification on its interpretation and usage within the equations discussed.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses confusion about the meaning of "↔" in commutation relations.
- Another participant suggests that it likely indicates "the same term as before, but with the two indices exchanged," implying that context should clarify its use.
- A subsequent post seeks to confirm understanding by providing an example.
- A later reply affirms the example but notes a minor correction regarding an omitted term.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not reach a consensus on the meaning of "↔," but participants generally agree on the interpretation involving index exchange, with some clarification needed regarding specific terms.
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Timo
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Presumably "the same term as before, but with the two indices exchanged". It should be deductible from the context, though.
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Bill_K
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Yes, like that. (Except you forgot the i.) This is Eq (34.4) in Srednicki.
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