Precession in Special and General Relativity - Comments

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The forum discussion centers on the article "Precession in Special and General Relativity," specifically addressing the definitions of velocity and acceleration 4-vectors. Bill_K points out that the article incorrectly uses Dt instead of Dτ for these definitions, although the expressions themselves are accurate. Additionally, a question is raised regarding the determination of Fermi-Walker transport through fiber bundles, indicating a deeper inquiry into the mathematical frameworks of relativity.

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In the section "Precession in Flat Space", the velocity and acceleration 4-vectors should be defined as v = Dx / Dτ and a = Dv / Dτ. (The article as it stands has Dt instead of Dτ.) The actual expressions for v and a are correct.
 
thanks for your post
does the Fermi-Walker transport could be determined by fiber bundle?
 

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