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Antikommutasjo is a term used in the context of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to describe a property of certain operators or fields. Specifically, it refers to the behavior of operators under the exchange of their arguments. In mathematical terms, if A and B are operators, then A and B are said to antikommutate if their product changes sign when the order of the operators is reversed. This can be written as:

AB = -BA

This property is in contrast to commutation, where the product of operators remains unchanged under exchange:

AB = BA

Antikommutasjo is a fundamental concept in the study of fermions, which are particles that obey the Pauli exclusion principle. The operators representing fermions typically antikommutate, reflecting the fact that the wave function of a system of fermions changes sign when two fermions are exchanged. This property is crucial in the formulation of quantum field theories, particularly in the context of the Dirac equation and the Standard Model of particle physics. The antikommutative nature of fermionic operators ensures that the overall wave function remains antisymmetric, in accordance with the principles of quantum mechanics.