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Sümmeetriateisendused refers to symmetry transformations in mathematics and physics. These are operations that leave an object or system unchanged. Common examples include translations, rotations, and reflections. In geometry, a symmetry transformation is an isometry that maps a figure onto itself. For instance, a square has rotational symmetry every 90 degrees and reflectional symmetry across its diagonals and lines connecting the midpoints of opposite sides.

In physics, symmetry transformations are crucial for understanding fundamental laws. Noether's theorem famously links continuous symmetries to conservation laws. For example, the translational symmetry of physical laws in space implies the conservation of linear momentum, while rotational symmetry implies the conservation of angular momentum. In quantum mechanics, symmetries are often represented by unitary operators. The study of symmetry groups, such as the Lorentz group or the Poincaré group in special relativity, is fundamental to describing physical phenomena. Group theory provides a powerful framework for classifying and understanding these transformations and their implications.