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The role of invariance considerations in conventional formulations of Noether's theorem in classical field theory is investigated and found weaker than is usually supposed. It is shown how nonfulfilment of the conventional assumptions going into Noether's theorem brings about nonconservation.
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Rosen, J. Conventional formulations of Noether's theorem in classical field theory. Int J Theor Phys 4, 287–294 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00674282
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