Specific proof of the Riemann tensor for FRW metric

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Homework Statement


Prove Rijkl= k/R2 * (gik gjl-gil gjk) where gik is the 3 metric for FRW universe and K =0,+1,-1, and i,j=1,2,3, that is, spatial coordinates.
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Homework Equations


The Christoffel symbol definition:
Γμνρ = ½gμσ(∂ρgνσ+∂νgρσ-∂σgνρ)
and the Riemann tensor definition:
Rμνσρ = ∂σΓμρν-∂ρΓμσνμσλΓλρνμρλΓλσν
and the FRLW metric, in the section:
Reduced-circumference polar coordinates (under general metric section)

The Attempt at a Solution


I cannot come to the general expression for the Christoffel symbols using g_ij. But the expression can be derived using Killing vectors for maximally symmetric space. For the FRW universe(homogeneous and isotropic), the same holds true, but I am finding it difficult to get to this expression without using Killing vectors, only using the definition of Christoffel symbols and Riemann tensors.
 
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Chromatic_Universe said:

Homework Statement


Prove Rijkl= k/R2 * (gik gjl-gil gjk) where gik is the 3 metric for FRW universe and K =0,+1,-1
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Homework Equations


The Christoffel symbol definition and the Riemann tensor definition

The Attempt at a Solution


I cannot come to the general expression for the Christoffel symbols using g_ij.

Well, to get started, can you write down the metric, and the definition of the Christoffel symbols and Riemann tensors? You have to show some work.
 
stevendaryl said:
Well, to get started, can you write down the metric, and the definition of the Christoffel symbols and Riemann tensors? You have to show some work.
Edited the question! Thanks!
 
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