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This discussion focuses on demonstrating energy conservation within a specific metric as outlined in Sean Carroll's textbook. Participants suggest utilizing Killing vectors to explore the relationship between energy and symmetries in the metric. Key references include equations (3.161), (3.162), (3.167), and (3.168) for particles following geodesics, with a particular emphasis on modifying these equations when applying equation (6.122). The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these mathematical tools to effectively address the problem.

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  • Understanding of Killing vectors in differential geometry
  • Familiarity with geodesic equations, specifically equations (3.44) and (3.161)
  • Knowledge of energy conservation principles in physics
  • Basic comprehension of symmetries in physical systems
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  • Review Sean Carroll's textbook, focusing on section 3.8 regarding symmetries and Killing vectors
  • Study the derivation and implications of equations (3.161), (3.162), (3.167), and (3.168)
  • Investigate the modifications required for geodesic equations when applying equation (6.122)
  • Explore additional examples of energy conservation in curved spacetime metrics
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I would like it very much if someone could give a hint on how to start this question.

In particular, I tried to find the derivative of energy with respect to time, but that was not enough.
Then I tried to apply the formula p * p = -m², but that also didn't get me anywhere.
These were my two attempts, I imagine there is another way but I haven't been able to find it yet

This is the metric:
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The "magnetic charge" P is zero, at least i think so.

I thought in another way, try to find any Killing vector and see its relation with the energy, but i am not sure if this is will be helpful
 
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I admire your modesty in putting this under "introductory" physics homework!
 
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PeroK said:
I admire your modesty in putting this under "introductory" physics homework!
Moved.
 
Herculi said:
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This problem is from Sean Carroll's textbook.
I thought in another way, try to find any Killing vector and see its relation with the energy, but i am not sure if this is will be helpful.
Yes, there is a Killing vector or isometry that is relevant to this problem.

Review section 3.8 on symmetries and Killing vectors. Equations (3.161), (3.162), (3.167) and (3.168) in this section are for particles following geodesics. How would these equations be modified if the geodesic equation [(3.44) or (3.161)] is replaced by equation (6.122) in the problem statement?
 

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