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Problems of gauge invariance and identity of elementary particles are examined. The hypothesis that the gauge field charge is related to the possible increase of the entropy is set up. It is demonstrated that the given hypothesis allows fundamental interactions to be interrelated and numerical relations for elementary particle masses to be derived. Theoretical and practical consequences of the examined hypothesis are discussed.
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Yukin, A.F., Yukin, G.A. Identity of Elementary Particles and Gauge Interactions. Russian Physics Journal 45, 105–107 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1019683410563
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1019683410563