Vectors in Minkowski Space & Parity: Checking the Effect

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the behavior of vectors under parity transformation in Minkowski space. Participants explore the implications of parity reversal on both spatial and temporal components of vectors, questioning whether the transformation applies uniformly across all dimensions.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asserts that under parity transformation, spatial components of vectors change sign, while time components do not, suggesting a distinction between spatial and temporal behavior.
  • Another participant questions the uniform application of parity transformation to vectors in Minkowski space, indicating uncertainty about whether time components also change sign.
  • A later reply explicitly states that the assertion regarding Minkowski space vectors is incorrect, but does not clarify the nature of the disagreement.
  • There is a reference to a related thread for further exploration of the topic, indicating ongoing inquiry into the subject matter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the behavior of vectors under parity transformation in Minkowski space, with competing views presented regarding the treatment of time components.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of parity transformation and its effects on different components of vectors remain unresolved. The discussion reflects differing interpretations of how these transformations apply 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.
 
Thread closed as it is a duplicate thread on the same topic.
 

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