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configuration space

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classical mechanics

In mechanics: Configuration space
The position of a single particle is specified by giving its three coordinates, x, y, and z. To specify the positions of two particles, six coordinates are needed, x ₁, y ₁, z ₁, x ₂, y ₂, z ₂. If there are…
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quantum theory

In philosophy of physics: Quantum theory and the structure of space-time
…dimensional space, known as a configuration space. And in a configuration space it appears that the fundamental relativistic requirement of Lorentz invariance (the demand that the fundamental laws of physics be invariant under the Lorentz transformations) cannot even be defined (see above The special theory of relativity).
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