The Lorentz Group in General Relativity

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The Lorentz Group is fundamental in General Relativity, particularly in the context of local or infinitesimal geometry, which adheres to Euclidean principles. In this framework, the laws of special relativity apply, utilizing Lorentz transformation laws. However, in finite geometry, which is non-Euclidean, the principles of special relativity do not hold, and the transformations employed are generally covariant transformations. This distinction is crucial for understanding the geometric underpinnings of General Relativity.

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  • Understanding of Lorentz transformations
  • Familiarity with Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry
  • Knowledge of general covariance in physics
  • Basic principles of special relativity
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  • Study the mathematical formulation of Lorentz transformations
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Local or infinitesimal geometry is Euclidean, special relativity hols and Lorentz transfomation law is used. The finite geometry is non-Euclidean, special relativity does not hold and the tranfomation law are genrall covariant tranformations.
 

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