Mirror Symmetry (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The concept of mirror symmetry in physics suggests that the laws of physics are unchanged under a parity transformation, where left and right are swapped.
- Mirror symmetry is a fundamental concept in particle physics, where it is used to describe the conservation of parity in strong and electromagnetic interactions.
- The universe is believed to exhibit mirror symmetry, meaning that the laws of physics are the same when viewed in a mirror reflection.
- In theories with mirror symmetry, particles and antiparticles behave in the same way under parity transformations.
- Mirror symmetry plays a crucial role in the conservation of parity in physical systems, ensuring that the laws of physics remain unchanged under a change in handedness.