Simplifying terms of Ricci tensor

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The discussion focuses on simplifying the terms of the Ricci tensor in the context of differential geometry. The expression presented is g^{\sigma \rho} \nabla_\sigma \nabla_\rho R ~g_{\mu\nu} + R ~R_{\mu\nu} - \nabla_\mu \nabla_\nu R, which highlights the relationship between the Ricci curvature and the Riemann curvature tensor. Participants emphasize the importance of clarity in notation and the need for collaborative input to refine the simplification process.

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Any help how to simplify these terms of Ricci tensor:
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R_{\alpha\mu} R_{\gamma \nu} g^{\alpha \gamma} + R_{\mu \beta} R_{\nu \delta} g^{\beta \delta} + g^{\alpha \gamma} g^{\beta \delta} \left( R_{\alpha\beta} \frac{ \nabla_\gamma \delta \Gamma^\rho_ {~ \delta \rho} - \nabla_\rho \delta \Gamma^\rho_ {~ \gamma \delta} }{ \delta g^{\mu\nu} }
+ R_{\gamma\delta} \frac{ \nabla_\alpha \delta \Gamma^\rho_ {~ \beta \rho} - \nabla_\rho \delta \Gamma^\rho_ {~ \alpha \beta} }{ \delta g^{\mu\nu} } \right)
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So that they become:

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g^{\sigma \rho} \nabla_\sigma \nabla_\rho R ~g_{\mu\nu} + R ~R_{\mu\nu} - \nabla_\mu \nabla_\nu R
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