Einstein space

noun

A Riemann space in which the contracted curvature tensor is proportional to the metric tensor

Meanings

nounEinstein space (plural Einstein spaces)

plural Einstein spaces

  1. mathematicsA Riemann space in which the contracted curvature tensor is proportional to the metric tensor

Origin

Named after Albert Einstein.

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Translations

Japanese アインシュタイン空間
  • アインシュタイン空間type of Riemann space
Romanian spațiu Einstein
  • spațiu Einsteintype of Riemann space
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Chicago

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