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Angular Momentum Tensor
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| Transformation Property | Transforms as a rank-2 tensor density under coordinate changes. | Transforms as a tensor, exhibiting mixed covariance under boosts. |
The subtle difference in how boosts affect $\mathcal{L}{0i}$ versus $\mathcal{L}{ij}$ (where $\mathcal{L}_{ij}$ picks up terms related to the momentum density when undergoing a boost) is what necessitates the use of the full tensor structure to maintain covariance across all reference frames [6]. This differing behavior is also why early 20th…