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Named after Hermann Minkowski (1864–1909), Russian-born German mathematician.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MINKOWSKI SPACE-TIME»
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1
Geometry of
Minkowski Space-
Time
This book provides an original introduction to the geometry of Minkowski space-time.
Francesco Catoni, Dino Boccaletti, Roberto Cannata, 2011
2
Independent Axioms for
Minkowski Space-
Time
Minkowski space-time is developed from a set of independent axioms, stated in terms of a single relation of betweenness.
3
The Global Nonlinear Stability of the
Minkowski Space
The aim of this work is to provide a proof of the nonlinear gravitational stability of the Minkowski space-time.
Demetrios Christodoulou, Sergiu Klainerman, 1993
4
The Mathematics of
Minkowski Space-
Time: With an ...
5.3.1. Frenet's. Formulas. in. the. Minkowski. Space-Time. Let us consider a
parametrization by means of proper time: we have Theorem 5.1. In the space-
time plane the following Frenet-like formulas hold: d2r dv ≡ (5.3.5) dτ2 dτ = K(τ)n
, dn dτ ...
Dino Boccaletti, Roberto Cannata, Vincenzo Catoni, 2008
5
The Large Scale Structure of
Space-
Time
Minkowski space-time (.J(,v\) is the simplest empty space-time in General
Relativity, and is in fact the space-time of Special Relativity. Mathematically, it is
the manifold R* with a flat Lorentz metric TJ. In terms of the natural coordinates (xl
,x2,3?, ...
6
Understanding
Space-
Time: The Philosophical Development of ...
But then in this case, the explanation would have to be that the world conforms to
Einstein's relativity principle because it is a model of Minkowski space-time. Then
the seemingly explanatory character of such a statement is quite misleading.
7
Space,
Time, and Geometry
TEMPORALLY SYMMETRIC CAUSAL RELATIONS IN MINKOWSKI SPACE-
TIME I. INTRODUCTION This paper is a contribution to the causal theory of
special-relativistic (Minkowski) space-time.1 My aim is to give an axiomatic ...
8
The Scientist as Philosopher: Philosophical Consequences of ...
Philosophical Consequences of Great Scientific Discoveries Friedel Weinert.
universe by looking at the conceptual tool, which enabled its renewed flourishing:
the Minkowski space-time interpretation of the Special theory of relativity.
9
Quantum Mechanics in the Geometry of
Space-
Time: Elementary ...
Quantum Mechanics in the Geometry of Space-Time continues the fundamental work of Arnold Sommerfeld and David Hestenes formulating theoretical physics in terms of Minkowski space-time geometry.
10
Space,
Time, and Spacetime: Physical and Philosophical ...
Friedel Weinert Abstract The paper discusses both geometric and axiomatic
approaches to Minkowski space-time and argues that different inferences to the
nature of space- time follow from them. Whilst the geometric approach leads to
the ...
4 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MINKOWSKI SPACE-TIME»
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Dark Energy Explained -- A New Theory
It is a mathematical equation I derived using Einstein's special theory of relativity and Minkowski space-time coordinates. It delineates the ... «Huffington Post, Mar 13»
Turning Popper Around To Make Everett An Appendix To Einstein
(b) Einstein relativistic Minkowski space-time: O* moves with about a third of the velocity of light to the right. The event E occurs at t larger t0 but ... «Science 2.0, Jan 13»
Geometry Of The Big Bang
Each point in this so-called Minkowski space-time is crossed by two causations, reflecting the fact that any event is the result of causations ... «Science 2.0, May 12»
Recap: ''Lost'' in space-time
... an egghead physicist who introduced the fourth dimension of time into standard 3-D models of reality to create ”Minkowski space-time. «Entertainment Weekly, Mar 08»
