Disformal invariance of continuous media with linear equation of state

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We show that the effective theory describing single component continuous media with a linear and constant equation of state of the form $p=w\rho$ is invariant under a 1-parameter family of continuous disformal transformations.

• In the special case of $w=1/3$ (ultrarelativistic gas), such a family reduces to conformal transformations.
• As examples, perfect fluids, homogeneous and isotropic solids are discussed.