Symmetries of electrodynamics with magnetic monopoles and the Hertz tensor

Journal Article · Wed Apr 14 23:00:00 EST 1976 · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.13.2437· OSTI ID:7365040

Mignani, R

We discuss discrete symmetries of the Maxwell equations with Dirac poles, written in manifestly duality-invariant form by means of the Hertz tensor. It is shown that, in this framework, the theory may give rise to parity and time-reversal violation only for systems without electric charges. When both electric and magnetic charges are present, the pseudovector character of the magnetic current--insuring parity and time-reversal invariance of the Maxwell equations--is a direct consequence of the vector transformation properties of the electric current. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Istituto di Fisica dell'Universita, Roma, Italy
• OSTI ID: 7365040
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 13:8; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

645202* -- High Energy Physics-- Particle Interactions & Properties-Theoretical-- Electromagnetic Interactions & Properties
72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
DUALITY
ELECTRODYNAMICS
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
EQUATIONS
INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES
MAGNETIC MONOPOLES
MAXWELL EQUATIONS
MONOPOLES
P INVARIANCE
POSTULATED PARTICLES
SYMMETRY
T INVARIANCE