Orthogonality and spacetime geometry
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Author
Publication
1987 - Springer-Verlag, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
47,250 words, Guess
Page Count
189 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL2376612M
- ISBN-10038796519X
- OCLC Control Number15488390
- Library of Congress Control Number87004941
- Goodreads4759165
Classifications
- DDC516/.4
- LCCQA477 .G65 1987
Description
This book examines the geometrical notion of orthogonality, and shows how to use it as the primitive concept on which to base a metric structure in affine geometry. The focus of the book is on geometries having lines which are self-orthogonal, or even singular (orthogonal to all lines). The most significant examples concern the four-dimensional spacetime of special relativity, however no knowledge of physics is presumed. An initial chapter has been included which explains the physical interpretation of the different orthogonality relations. The mathematical background needed is basic abstract and linear algebra.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Universitext
Other Editions
- Orthogonality and spacetime geometry
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