Emergent phenomena in Nature: a paradox with Theory?

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2209.10488v2
• Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:36:53 GMT
• Title: Emergent phenomena in Nature: a paradox with Theory?
• Authors: Christiaan J. F. van de Ven
• Abstract summary: In Nature, finite quantum systems describing real materials clearly exhibit such effects. In this paper we discuss these apparently paradoxical'' phenomena and outline various ideas and mechanisms that encompass both theory and reality.
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• Abstract: The existence of various physical phenomena stems from the concept called asymptotic emergence, that is, they seem to be exclusively reserved for certain limiting theories. Important examples are spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) and phase transitions: these would only occur in the classical or thermodynamic limit of underlying finite quantum systems, since for finite quantum systems, due to the uniqueness of the relevant states, such phenomena are excluded by Theory. In Nature, however, finite quantum systems describing real materials clearly exhibit such effects. In this paper we discuss these apparently ``paradoxical'' phenomena and outline various ideas and mechanisms that encompass both theory and reality, from physical and mathematical points of view.

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