CPT Symmetry: Proving the Theorem & Lorentz Transformation

In summary, the conversation discusses the CPT theorem and its relation to Lorentz invariance in quantum field theory. The CPT theorem states that a theory with a stable ground state is also symmetric under CPT transformation. However, the other discrete transformations (P, T, CP) are not necessarily preserved in the Standard Model due to the violation by the weak interaction. Experimental evidence supports the violation of each of these transformations.
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Some books prove CPT theorem basing on scalars,vectors, tensors building from 4-spinor of fermion and gamma matrices.Why can they do that?Because a general Lagrangian can contain bose scalar,bose vector,bose tensor fields and spinor fields.
The CPT theorem says CPT symmetry is a strictly correct.What about the PT symmetry,is it also strictly correct because it is Lorentz transformation?
 
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In Weinberg, Quantum Theory of Fields, vol. 1 you find a proof for fields of arbitrary spin.

Then you should note that Lorentz invariance (or better Poincare) invariance refers to the continuous part of the Poincare group connected with the identity, i.e., the semidirect product of space-time translations with the proper orthochronous Lorentz group ##\mathrm{SO}(1,3)^{\uparrow}##. Poincare invariance just dictates invariance under this group due to the spacetime structure of special relativity. There's no need a priori that the theory should be invariant under any of the discrete transformations ##P##, ##T##, and ##C##. The ##CPT## theorem, however, tells you that any local relativistic QFT with a stable ground state (Hamiltonian bounded from below) is also automatically symmetric under ##CPT##. In the Standard Model all other combinations are violated by the weak interaction, and this is experimentelly checked for each of them, i.e., nature is not symmetric under each of the transformations ##P## (e.g., Wu experiment), ##CP## (neutral-kaon system, Cronin&Fitch), ##T## (I forgot who did the independent experimental proof on some B decays first; it was some recent LHC experiment).
 
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Related to CPT Symmetry: Proving the Theorem & Lorentz Transformation

1. What is CPT symmetry?

CPT symmetry is a fundamental principle in physics that states that the laws of physics should remain the same if a particle is replaced with its antiparticle (C symmetry), the direction of time is reversed (P symmetry), and the coordinates are inverted (T symmetry).

2. What does it mean to prove the CPT theorem?

Proving the CPT theorem means mathematically demonstrating that the combination of C, P, and T symmetries holds true for all physical systems. This theorem is important because it provides a fundamental understanding of the symmetry of the laws of physics.

3. How is the CPT theorem related to Lorentz transformation?

The CPT theorem is closely related to Lorentz transformation, which describes how space and time coordinates change for an observer moving at a constant velocity. The CPT theorem is a generalization of Lorentz transformation, showing that the symmetries of C, P, and T hold true for all physical systems, including those described by Lorentz transformation.

4. Can the CPT theorem be tested experimentally?

Yes, the CPT theorem has been extensively tested experimentally and has been found to hold true for all known physical systems. The precision of these tests continues to improve with advancements in technology.

5. What are the implications of the CPT theorem?

The CPT theorem has important implications in various areas of physics, including particle physics, cosmology, and quantum field theory. It provides a fundamental understanding of the symmetries of the laws of physics and has been used to make predictions and guide research in these fields.

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