1201.5459 (F. Strocchi)

Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Quantum Systems. A review for
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F. Strocchi

The mechanism of spontaneous symmetry breaking in quantum systems is briefly
reviewed, rectifying part of the standard wisdom on logical and mathematical
grounds. The crucial role of the localization properties of the time evolution
for the conclusion of the Goldstone theorem is emphasized.

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