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One-Electron Universe

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  1. tomasphan · · focus · HN ↗
    How does this work with QFT? If an electron is just an excitation in a field then it being “one electron” is meaningless.
    1. saulpw · · focus · HN ↗
      Yeah an electron is not a 'thing'. It's like saying there's only one wave in the ocean.
      1. Obscurity4340 · · focus · HN ↗
        This could practically be a zen koan
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