The equivalence principle is NOT a Noether symmetry

Abstract The connection between the equivalence principle and Noether’s theorem was discussed in Capozziello and Ferrara (Int J Geom Methods Mod Phys 21:2440014, 2024). However, it is known that the Noether symmetry condition is independent of the equations of motions as follows from Hamilton’s prin...

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Main Author: Andronikos Paliathanasis
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-10-01
Series:European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-024-13469-z
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description Abstract The connection between the equivalence principle and Noether’s theorem was discussed in Capozziello and Ferrara (Int J Geom Methods Mod Phys 21:2440014, 2024). However, it is known that the Noether symmetry condition is independent of the equations of motions as follows from Hamilton’s principle. In this paper, we critically examine the analysis presented in the aforementioned work, highlighting its flaws, and provide a detailed demonstration that there is no connection between Noether’s theorem and the equivalence principle. Furthermore, we offer various insights on symmetry analysis to prevent the perpetuation of inaccuracies regarding Noether’s work.
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spelling doaj-art-327781b6630f4df8ae87e3d8859d5c4a2024-12-08T12:42:11ZengSpringerOpenEuropean Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields1434-60522024-10-0184101410.1140/epjc/s10052-024-13469-zThe equivalence principle is NOT a Noether symmetryAndronikos Paliathanasis0Institute of Systems Science, Durban University of TechnologyAbstract The connection between the equivalence principle and Noether’s theorem was discussed in Capozziello and Ferrara (Int J Geom Methods Mod Phys 21:2440014, 2024). However, it is known that the Noether symmetry condition is independent of the equations of motions as follows from Hamilton’s principle. In this paper, we critically examine the analysis presented in the aforementioned work, highlighting its flaws, and provide a detailed demonstration that there is no connection between Noether’s theorem and the equivalence principle. Furthermore, we offer various insights on symmetry analysis to prevent the perpetuation of inaccuracies regarding Noether’s work.https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-024-13469-z
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