I Follow-up on Index notation for inverse Lorentz transform

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The discussion centers on the correction of an equation related to the inverse Lorentz transform using index notation. A participant identifies a missing term, suggesting that the expression should include a specific notation for clarity. The corrected equation emphasizes the relationship between the Lorentz transformation and the metric tensor. The conclusion confirms that the proposed adjustment makes sense within the context of the discussion. Overall, the focus is on ensuring mathematical accuracy in the representation of the inverse Lorentz transform.
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About notation employed for inverse Lorentz transform
Hi, reading again this old thread about Index notation for inverse Lorentz transform, I believe there is a missing ##\hat{L}## in the following, namely
$$(\hat{\eta} \hat{L} \hat{\eta})^{\text{T}} \hat{L}=\hat{\eta} \hat{L}^{\text{T}} \hat{\eta} = \mathbb{1} \; \Rightarrow \; \hat{L}^{-1} = \hat{\eta} \hat{L}^{\text{T}} \hat{\eta}$$ should actually be $$(\hat{\eta} \hat{L} \hat{\eta})^{\text{T}} \hat{L}=(\hat{\eta} \hat{L}^{\text{T}} \hat{\eta}) \hat{L}= \mathbb{1} \; \Rightarrow \; \hat{L}^{-1} = \hat{\eta} \hat{L}^{\text{T}} \hat{\eta}.$$
Does it make sense ? Thanks.
 
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