Vectors in Minkowski Space & Parity: Checking the Effect

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Vectors in Minkowski space undergo parity transformation similarly to spatial vectors, where the transformation is defined as $$P: y_{\mu} \rightarrow -y_{\mu}$$ for indices $$\mu=0,1,2,3$$. This indicates that both spatial and temporal components are affected by parity reversal. The discussion confirms that while parity reversal alters the spatial components, time reversal specifically changes the sign of the time component, denoted as T bits. The conclusion emphasizes the need for clarity in understanding the effects of these transformations in the context of Minkowski space.

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It is known that vectors change them sing under the influence of parity when ##(x,z,y)## change into ##(-x,-z,-y)##
$$P: y_{i} \rightarrow -y_{i}$$
where ##i=1,2,3##
But what about vectors in Minkowski space? Is it true that
$$P: y_{\mu} \rightarrow -y_{\mu}$$
where ##\mu=0,1,2,3##.
If yes how one can check it?
 
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The action of parity reversal is the same for the space components. Time reversal changes the sign of the T bits.
 
illuminates said:
But what about vectors in Minkowski space? Is it true that
Just to be clear, no.
 
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