Antisymmetry principle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000716",
  "term": "Antisymmetry principle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A fundamental principle in quantum mechanics stating that the total wavefunction of a system of identical fermions must be antisymmetric with respect to the exchange of any two particles. This implies that if two identical fermions are exchanged, the sign of the wavefunction must change. The Pauli exclusion principle is a direct consequence of this principle.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Pauli exclusion principle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1923 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antisymmetry-principle/"
}