Riemann Curvature Scalar Differs in Landau & MTW

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The discussion centers on the discrepancy in the Riemann curvature scalar calculations for the same Friedmann metric as presented in Landau's "Classical Theory of Fields" and MTW's "Gravitation." Landau provides the scalar as R = 6/a³(a + d²(a)/dt²), while MTW presents it as R = 6(a⁻¹ d²(a)/dt² + a⁻²(1 + (d(a)/dt)²)). The key difference arises from the interpretation of the dot notation in Landau's work, where it signifies differentiation with respect to η rather than t, clarifying the source of the differing results.

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For the same Friedmann metric, Landau (Classical theory of fields) finds a value for the Riemann curvature scalar which is given in section 107 :
R = 6/a3( a + d2(a)/dt2)
whereas in MTW , in box 14.5 , equation 6 , its value is :

R = 6(a-1 d2(a)/dt2 + a-2 (1 + (d(a)/dt)2 ) )

The metric is the same ! how come ? this could not be related to the fact that Landau does the replacement :
cd\tau = ad\eta
 
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zn5252 said:
The metric is the same ! how come ? this could not be related to the fact that Landau does the replacement : cd\tau = ad\eta
Yes, that's it exactly. the difference is that in Landau & Lifgarbagez, the dot means d/dη, not d/dt.
 
I see Bill Thanks. Not so obvious though .
 

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