Concept information
Terme préférentiel
Minkowski metric
Définition
- The metric that belongs to a four-dimensional flat manifold and is given by ds²= - dt²+ dx²+ dy²+ dz². Three coordinates represent space and the fourth coordinate is devoted to time. The Minkowski metric underlies the geometry of special relativity. (An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, by M. Heydari-Malayeri, https://dictionary.obspm.fr/index.php?formSearchTextfield=minkowski+metric&formSubmit=Search&showAll=1)
Concept générique
Synonyme(s)
- Minkowski cosmology
- Minkowski model
- Minkowski universe
Traductions
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français
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cosmologie de Minkowski
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modèle de Minkowski
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univers de Minkowski
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-HG80QST7-D
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