Lorentz invariance of an equation (metric)

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The discussion focuses on the Lorentz invariance of the metric in the context of tensor transformations. It establishes that the line element ##ds^2 = g_{\mu\nu} dx^\mu dx^\nu## is Lorentz invariant, while emphasizing the need for explicit transformation rules for the components ##V^\mu##, ##\partial/\partial x^\mu##, ##g^{\nu\sigma}##, and ##g_{\nu\sigma}##. The participants stress the importance of correctly applying product rules for differentiation when combining these components in expressions.

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I'm not sure what you mean by "metric is invariant." The metric transforms like a tensor, covariant or contravariant depending on whether the indices are up or down. The line element ##ds^2 = g_{\mu\nu} dx^\mu dx^\nu## is Lorentz invariant, but that's not what appears in your formula.

You should write down the explict transformation rules for ##V^\mu##, ##\partial/\partial x^\mu##, ##g^{\nu\sigma}##, and ##g_{\nu\sigma}##. You will need to combine them in your expression and carefully apply the derivatives with the appropriate product rules for differentiation.
 

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