Is the QED Lagrangian Invariant Under C, P, or T Separately?

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The Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) Lagrangian is invariant under the combined CPT transformation, as established in the discussion. Additionally, it is confirmed that the QED Lagrangian is also invariant under the individual transformations of Charge conjugation (C), Parity transformation (P), and Time reversal (T). The discussion emphasizes that demonstrating the invariance under C, P, or T separately is significantly simpler than proving the invariance under the combined CPT transformation.

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I understand that the QED Lagrangian is invariant under the CPT transformation.

Is it also invariant under C, P or T separately?
 
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Yes it is. In fact, proving that is a lot easier than proving CPT invariance.

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