D'alembertian of lorentz transformation matrix

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The D'Alembertian of the Lorentz transformation matrix is confirmed to be zero due to its linearity in both space (x) and time (t). This linearity implies that any second derivative taken of the Lorentz transformation matrix results in zero. The discussion emphasizes the Lorentz invariance of the transformation, which further supports the conclusion that the D'Alembertian is indeed zero.

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Is the d'alembertian of lorentz transformation matrix 0? and why? would it be 0 because it lorentz invariant?

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The LT is linear in x and t. Any second derivative would =0.
 

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