Why do fields vanish at infinite time during canonical transformations?

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In summary, the footnote at &7.6 page 329 explains the concept of canonical transformation, which is a transformation from one set of phase space coordinates to another that preserves the Poisson brackets and Hamiltonian equations of motion. This transformation also affects the Lagrangian, but only by a time-derivative. This means that when calculating the action, the Lagrangian must be integrated over time, taking into account the changes caused by the transformation. It is assumed that the fields will not contribute at infinite past or future, and it can be shown that the Lagrangian can only change by a time-derivative in order for the Hamiltonian equations of motion to remain the same. However, this is a limited version of the
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The footnote at &7.6 page 329 writes:
'' Recall that by canonical transformation, we mean a transformation from a set of phase space coordinates [itex]\Psi[/itex][itex]^{a}[/itex],[itex]\Pi[/itex][itex]_{a}[/itex] to some other phase space [itex]\tilde{\Psi}[/itex][itex]^{a}[/itex],[itex]\tilde{\Pi}[/itex][itex]_{a}[/itex] such that
[[itex]\tilde{\Psi}[/itex][itex]^{a}[/itex],[itex]\tilde{\Pi}[/itex][itex]_{b}[/itex]][itex]_{P}[/itex]=[itex]\delta[/itex][itex]^{a}_{b}[/itex] and [[itex]\tilde{\Psi}[/itex][itex]^{a}[/itex],[itex]\tilde{\Psi}[/itex][itex]^{b}[/itex]][itex]_{P}[/itex]=[[itex]\tilde{\Pi}[/itex][itex]_{a}[/itex],[itex]\tilde{\Pi}[/itex][itex]_{b}[/itex]][itex]_{P}[/itex]=0.It follows that the
Poisson brackets for any functions A,B are the same whether calculated interms of ψ,∏ or in terms
of [itex]\tilde{\Psi}[/itex] and [itex]\tilde{\Pi}[/itex].It also follows that the Hamintonian equation of motions are the same for ψ,∏ before and after being transformed.
The Lagrangian is changed by canonical transformation,but only by a time-derivative,which does not affect the action.''
To calculate the action we must to time integrate the Lagrangian,but by the transformation the Lagrangian changed by time derivative of a function of field(?),so the action changed by the function being calculated at infinite past and future.Then why we know field vanish at infinite time?
 
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So far it is an assumption that in infinite past or future,the fields will not give any contribution.As far as why the lagrangian changes by a time derivative,you can show in a simple way that for the hamiltonian eqn. of motion to be same after canonical transformation the lagrangian can change only by a time derivative.So far however it is a restricted version.
 

FAQ: Why do fields vanish at infinite time during canonical transformations?

Why do fields vanish at infinite time during canonical transformations?

Fields vanish at infinite time during canonical transformations because the transformation process involves changing the coordinates and momenta of a system. At infinite time, the coordinates and momenta reach a state of equilibrium, resulting in the fields becoming zero.

What is the significance of fields vanishing at infinite time during canonical transformations?

The vanishing of fields at infinite time allows for simplification of the equations of motion, making it easier to solve and analyze the behavior of a system. It also helps in identifying conserved quantities, such as energy and momentum, which are essential in understanding the dynamics of a system.

Can fields reappear after vanishing at infinite time during canonical transformations?

No, fields cannot reappear after vanishing at infinite time during canonical transformations. The equations of motion and the Hamiltonian are derived from the Lagrangian, which is invariant under canonical transformations. Therefore, the fields must remain zero at infinite time to maintain this invariance.

How do fields behave during finite time canonical transformations?

During finite time canonical transformations, the fields do not necessarily vanish. Instead, they undergo a transformation based on the chosen coordinate and momentum variables. This transformation can result in the fields taking on different values or changing in form, but they will not disappear completely.

Are there any exceptions to the vanishing of fields at infinite time during canonical transformations?

Yes, there are some cases where fields may not vanish completely at infinite time during canonical transformations. This can happen when the transformation involves a singularity or when the transformation is not well-defined at infinite time. In these cases, the fields may approach zero but never fully reach it.

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