On Symmetry in Physical Phenomena, Symmetry of an Electric Field and of a Magnetic Field

Authors

  • Pierre Curie School of Industrial Physics and Chemistry of the City of Paris
  • Andrzej Ziółkowski (translation and commentary) Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw Poland) image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8248-228X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4467/2543702XSHS.24.002.19575

Keywords:

symmetry, dissymmetry, Curie limiting point groups, symmetry of causes and effects, symmetry of physical fields, characteristic symmetry of phenomenon, characteristic symmetry of medium

Abstract

In this work, the classical concept of symmetry limited to geometric objects (figures and solids), which originated from ancient Greece, has been extended to allow for symmetry studies in other types of objects.

By introducing the concepts of limiting point groups and kinematic elements characteristic for a studied object, it was determined what types of symmetries are exhibited by an electric field and a magnetic field. It was established that in order for a phenomenon to occur, a characteristic symmetry of a medium must be consistent with the characteristic symmetry of the phenomenon occurring in it. It was also determined that the symmetry elements of the causes must be found in the symmetry of their effects.

Author Biographies

Pierre Curie, School of Industrial Physics and Chemistry of the City of Paris

Andrzej Ziółkowski (translation and commentary), Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw Poland)

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11-09-2024

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Curie, P. ., & Ziółkowski (translation and commentary), A. . (2024). On Symmetry in Physical Phenomena, Symmetry of an Electric Field and of a Magnetic Field. Studia Historiae Scientiarum, 23. https://doi.org/10.4467/2543702XSHS.24.002.19575

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