Published November 15, 1974 | Version v1
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Generalization of the PCT theorem to all discrete space-time symmetries in quantum field theories

  • 1. Department of Physics, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215

Description

The methodology of the PCT theorem is applied to all discrete space-time symmetries in the framework of the Wightman formalism. New conditions which hold at Jost points only are introduced and their significance is pointed out. A general theorem is proven according to which in a field theory satisfying the Wightman axioms, with the possible exception of local commutativity, if any discrete space-time symmetry holds at all points then there is a corresponding condition which holds at Jost points and vice versa. Possible links among various symmetries are investigated and two corollaries of the above theorem are formulated. Finally, some applications to both symmetry-preserving and symmetry-violating theories are discussed.

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Journal Title
Physical Review D
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
10
Series
Phys. Rev., D.
Journal Page Range
3396-3406
ISSN
0556-2821

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6188427
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
COMMUTATION RELATIONS; CPT THEOREM; SPACE-TIME; SYMMETRY; WIGHTMAN FIELD THEORY
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY

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