What is the Relationship Between Riemann Space and Relativity?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between Riemann space and general relativity, specifically questioning the validity of a statement from a textbook regarding the nature of Riemann space as a non-Euclidean space.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the definition of Riemann space and its implications in the context of general relativity. Questions are raised about specific examples of non-flat spaces and the coefficients in the first fundamental form.

Discussion Status

Some participants express understanding of the concepts discussed, while others seek clarification and examples to deepen their comprehension. There is an ongoing exploration of definitions and examples without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working within the constraints of textbook definitions and are questioning the assumptions made regarding the nature of Riemann space and its application in general relativity.

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Homework Statement


Hello ……..
I have a question about a statement mentioned in the book “Introduction to tensor calculus and continuum mechanics” . it is :-
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Where the space (Vn) is Riemann space . Is this statement really true ?


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The Attempt at a Solution


… because - as I know – we can define a Non-Euclidean space (it isn’t flat) by this method , for example , we can do that in general theory of relativity .


Please I need help ….


Very thanks ……….
 
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Can you gives an example of a spacetime in general relativity that has this form?
 
m.medhat said:

Homework Statement


Hello ……..
I have a question about a statement mentioned in the book “Introduction to tensor calculus and continuum mechanics” . it is :-
071210080713bmt13ctomqx.jpg


Where the space (Vn) is Riemann space . Is this statement really true ?
Yes, that is really true.


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The Attempt at a Solution


… because - as I know – we can define a Non-Euclidean space (it isn’t flat) by this method , for example , we can do that in general theory of relativity .
Can you give an example of a non-flat space in which the coeffients in the "first fundamental form", ds^2= \epsilon_i (dx^i)^2 are all either 1 or -1?


Please I need help ….


Very thanks ……….
 
thanks , when you said :- " are all either 1 or -1" , i understand .

very thanks
 

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