Second fundamental form and Mean Curvature

In summary, the given metric ansatz has a metric tensor with components g_{00}=e^{\tilde{A}(\tilde{\tau})}, g_{11}=-1, g_{22}=-e^{\tilde{C}(\tilde{\tau})}, and g_{33}=-e^{\tilde{C}(\tilde{\tau})}sin^2 θ. The second fundamental form can be calculated using the normal vector (0,1,0,0) and the Christoffel symbols, which are all zero in this case. Therefore, the mean curvature is also zero, indicating that all hyperslices are flat.
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Homework Statement



Metric ansatz:
[itex]
ds^{2} = e^{\tilde{A}(\tilde{\tau})} d\tilde{t} - d\tilde{r} - e^{\tilde{C}(\tilde{\tau})} dΩ
[/itex]

where: [itex]d\tilde{r} = e^{\frac{B}{2}} dr[/itex]

Homework Equations



How to calculate second fundamental form and mean curvature from this metric?

The Attempt at a Solution



Metric tensor:

[itex]g_{00}= e^{\tilde{A}(\tilde{\tau})} [/itex]
[itex]g_{11}= -1 [/itex]
[itex]g_{22}= - e^{\tilde{C}(\tilde{\tau})} [/itex]
[itex]g_{33}- e^{\tilde{C}(\tilde{\tau})} sin^2 θ [/itex]

Second fundamental form:

[itex]h_{ij}= g_{kl} \Gamma^{k}_{ij} n^{l}[/itex]

where:

[itex]i, j, k, l = 0, 1, 2, 3[/itex]

[itex]n^{l} = [/itex]normal vector [itex]= (0, 1, 0, 0)[/itex]

so:

[itex]n^{0} = 0[/itex]
[itex]n^{1} = 1[/itex]
[itex]n^{2} = 0[/itex]
[itex]n^{3} = 0[/itex]

Second fundamental form:

[itex]h_{ij}= diag (\frac{1}{2}e^{\tilde{A}}\tilde{A'}, 0, \frac{1}{2}e^{\tilde{C}}\tilde{C'}, sin {θ} cos {θ}) [/itex]

Mean curvature:

[itex]h = g^{ij}h_{ij}= \frac{1}{2}\tilde{A'}-\frac{1}{2}\tilde{C'}-e^{-\tilde{C}}cot {θ}[/itex]
 
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Your idea seems correct, but I don't understand what you're doing. Is there any r-dependence in the metric? If not, then all the relevant Christoffel symbols vanish and the extrinsic curvature should be zero (all r=const hyperslices are flat)
 

1. What is the second fundamental form?

The second fundamental form is a mathematical tool used in differential geometry to describe the curvature of a surface. It provides information about how the surface curves in different directions at a given point.

2. How is the second fundamental form related to the first fundamental form?

The first fundamental form describes the intrinsic geometry of a surface, while the second fundamental form describes the extrinsic geometry. The second fundamental form is derived from the first fundamental form and provides information about how the surface bends and twists in space.

3. What is mean curvature?

Mean curvature is a measure of the average curvature of a surface at a given point. It is calculated by taking the average of the principal curvatures, which are the maximum and minimum curvatures in two perpendicular directions at a point on the surface.

4. How is mean curvature related to the second fundamental form?

The mean curvature can be calculated using the second fundamental form. Specifically, it is equal to half of the trace of the second fundamental form. In other words, it is the average of the principal curvatures, which are derived from the entries of the second fundamental form.

5. What is the significance of the second fundamental form and mean curvature?

The second fundamental form and mean curvature are important tools in studying surfaces in differential geometry. They provide information about the local behavior of a surface, including whether it is convex or concave, and can be used to classify different types of surfaces. They also have applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer graphics.

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