No place for particles in relativistic quantum theories?

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No place for particles in relativistic quantum theories? / Halvorson, Hans; Clifton, Rob.

I: Philosophy of Science, Bind 69, Nr. 1, 2002, s. 1-28.

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Halvorson, H & Clifton, R 2002, 'No place for particles in relativistic quantum theories?', Philosophy of Science, bind 69, nr. 1, s. 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1086/338939

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Halvorson, H., & Clifton, R. (2002). No place for particles in relativistic quantum theories? Philosophy of Science, 69(1), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1086/338939

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Halvorson H, Clifton R. No place for particles in relativistic quantum theories? Philosophy of Science. 2002;69(1):1-28. https://doi.org/10.1086/338939

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Halvorson, Hans ; Clifton, Rob. / No place for particles in relativistic quantum theories?. I: Philosophy of Science. 2002 ; Bind 69, Nr. 1. s. 1-28.

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