Does anyone know which are Ricci and Riemann Tensors of FRW metric?

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The discussion focuses on the Ricci and Riemann Tensors of the Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker (FRW) metric, specifically analyzing results based on spatial coordinates. Participants emphasize the importance of verifying computations using tools like Maxima and suggest consulting various references for accurate results. Key resources include the American Journal of Physics article by Thomas A. Moore and several online links for further exploration of the FRW metric and Einstein's equations.

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Homework Statement
Find Ricci and Riemann tensors of FRW metric
Relevant Equations
\begin{align*}g_{\mu\nu}=a(t)^2\begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{1-kr^2} & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & r^2 & 0\\ 0 & 0 & r^2\sin^2{\theta} \end{pmatrix}\end{align*}
I just need to compare my results of the Ricci and Riemann Tensors of FRW metric, but only considering the spatial coordinates.
 
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physicsuniverse02 said:
I just need to compare my results of the Ricci and Riemann Tensors of FRW metric, but only considering the spatial coordinates.
Then you should either look up those results in one of many references, or check your computation using a computer package designed for that purpose, like Maxima.

If you want someone here to take a look at your results and let you know if they make sense, you need to post them here. If you are expecting us to just tell you the answer here, you are expecting too much.
 
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