Question about Noether's Theorem.

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Noether's Theorem establishes a direct relationship between symmetries in the Lagrangian and conservation laws. Specifically, invariance under time and space translations leads to the conservation of energy and momentum, while rotational invariance corresponds to angular momentum conservation. In classical mechanics, the laws are T-symmetric, but time reversal, being a discrete transformation, does not yield a corresponding conservation law. This distinction is crucial for understanding the limitations of Noether's Theorem in relation to discrete symmetries.

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According to Noether's Theorem, for every symmetry of the Lagrangian there is a corresponding conservation law. For instance, the invariance of the Lagrangian under time translation and space translation correspond to the conservation laws of energy and momentum, respectively. Also, the invariance of the Lagrangian under rotation in space corresponds to the conservation of angular momentum.

In classical mechanics at least, the laws of physics are also T-symmetric, i.e. they are symmetric with respect to time reversal. What is the corresponding conserved quantity, and how is it derived from the Lagrangian?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You in Advance.
 
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Noether's Theorem talks about continuous groups of transformations.

The time reversal is a discrete group[tex]^1[/tex] of transformations, thus it does not corresponds to any conservation law.


[tex]\hline[/tex]

[tex]^1[/tex] Along with the identity transformation of course.
 

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