Four momentum vector from energy-momentum-tensor

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The discussion focuses on the energy-momentum tensor for a real scalar field, defined by Noether's theorem as T^{\mu\nu} = \frac{\partial \mathcal{L}}{\partial \partial_\mu \phi} \partial^\nu \phi - \eta^{\mu\nu} \mathcal{L}. Participants seek clarification on how to demonstrate that the conserved quantities P^\nu = \int d^3 x \ T^{0\nu} form a 4-vector, given that the initial definition appears non-covariant. References to specific posts on Physics Forums provide additional insights into this topic.

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Hi,
for a real scalar field one has the energy momentum tensor from Noethers theorem
T^{\mu\nu} = \frac{\partial \mathcal{L}}{\partial \partial_\mu \phi} \partial^\nu \phi - \eta^{\mu\nu} \mathcal{L}
and the conserved quantities
P^\nu = \int d^3 x \ T^{0\nu}

Now, how can one show that P is really a 4-vector, since the definition looks not that covariant and I could not think of anything.

Thanks for your response,
torus
 
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Ah, thanks a lot.
 

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