A scalar which reverses sign under inversion is called a pseudoscalar. For example, the scalar triple
product 
is a pseudoscalar since
![A·(BxC)=-[-A·((-B)x(-C))].](/images/equations/Pseudoscalar/NumberedEquation1.svg) |
Pseudoscalar
See also
Pseudotensor, Pseudovector, ScalarExplore with Wolfram|Alpha
References
Arfken, G. Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 3rd ed. Orlando, FL: Academic Press, p. 131, 1985.Referenced on Wolfram|Alpha
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Pseudoscalar." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Pseudoscalar.html