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Homework Statement
Why does Zwiebach say that M^{\mu \nu} is guarenteed to be tau-independent in the paragraph below equation 12.155?
M^{\mu \nu} Tau-Indep is a mathematical notation used in theoretical physics to represent the energy-momentum tensor, which describes the energy and momentum density of a system. It is commonly used in theories of gravity, such as general relativity.
M^{\mu \nu} Tau-Indep was introduced by physicist Barton Zwiebach in his book "A First Course in String Theory". Zwiebach is a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has made significant contributions to the field of string theory.
In string theory, M^{\mu \nu} Tau-Indep is used to describe the energy and momentum of a string, which is the fundamental building block of the universe according to this theory. The energy-momentum tensor, represented by M^{\mu \nu} Tau-Indep, is used to describe the dynamics of strings in spacetime.
The "Tau-Indep" in M^{\mu \nu} Tau-Indep stands for "tau-independent", meaning that the energy-momentum tensor is independent of the choice of coordinates (represented by the Greek letter tau). This is important in general relativity, where the laws of physics should be independent of the observer's frame of reference.
M^{\mu \nu} Tau-Indep is important in theoretical physics because it allows us to mathematically describe the energy and momentum of a system in a way that is consistent with the laws of relativity. It is a fundamental concept in theories of gravity, such as general relativity and string theory, and is essential for understanding the behavior of matter and energy in the universe.