Understanding Affine Space: Uses in Physics

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Affine space is defined as a point set that incorporates the concept of "straight lines" and line segments, where a single point can be designated as "0" to create a vector space. In this context, an affine space resembles a vector space but lacks the reference to the zero vector. The terms "cause" and "causal character" are specific to physics and do not pertain to the mathematical framework of affine spaces.

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Can anyone helps me to understand what affine space is? Are we using in physics?
 
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What does mean causal character?
 
ber70 said:
Can anyone helps me to understand what affine space is? Are we using in physics?
An "affine space" is a point set in which we have a notion of "straight lines" and line segments. IF we choose a single point as the "0" and define vectors as the line segment from "0" to a given point, then we have a vector space. An "affine space" is like a vector space in which we have "forgotten" the 0 vector. "Cause" and "causal character" are physics concepts, not mathematics.
 

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