Riemann tensor and flat spacetime

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Ranku

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Apr 19, 2010

When Riemann tensor = 0, spacetime is flat. Is the geometry of this flat spacetime that of special relativity?

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Apr 19, 2010

That depends on your theory. In normal GR, it is.

Ranku

Apr 19, 2010

haushofer said:

That depends on your theory. In normal GR, it is.

Ok. Thanks.

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