Extended Lorentz invariance and field theory

Benn, Ian and Tucker, Robin (1981) Extended Lorentz invariance and field theory. Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General, 14 (7). pp. 1745-1759. ISSN 0305-4470

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Abstract

The role of the extended Lorentz group as an invariance of physical theories is re-examined. Contrary to common acceptance it is asserted that all known theories, including those that describe the weak interactions exhibit invariance under the extended Lorentz group of frame transformations. The fundamental discrete transformations are defined, independent of any particular field system, as endomorphisms on the space of spin frames over space-time. The appropriate transformations for spinor fields are considered in detail, and the notions of covariance under frame reversal is contrasted with other notions of 'parity invariance'.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
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?? general physics and astronomymathematical physicsstatistical and nonlinear physicsphysics and astronomy(all) ??
ID Code:
74908
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03 Aug 2015 13:22
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Published
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