In Quantum Field Theory (QFT), 4-momentum conservation is derived from the principles of the Hamiltonian formalism and is fundamentally linked to the Noether theorem. The Noether theorem establishes that symmetries in physical systems correspond to conserved quantities, with 4-momentum being conserved due to the invariance of the system under spacetime translations. This principle is consistent with classical physics, where 4-momentum conservation is also observed. The discussion emphasizes the foundational role of these concepts in understanding conservation laws in both classical and quantum frameworks.
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