We address the behavior of the Dirac equation with scalar ($S$), vector ($V$) and tensor ($U$) interactions under the $\gamma^{ 5}$ discrete chiral transformation. Using this transformation we can obtain from a simple way solutions for the Dirac equation with spin ($\Delta=V-S=0$) and pseudospin ($\Sigma=V+S=0$) symmetries including a tensor interaction. As an application, the Dirac equation with scalar, vector and tensor Cornell radial potentials is considered and the correct solution to this problem is obtained.
Categories: nucl-th hep-ph