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Ricci curvature tensor
The ricci tensor is an object that expresses the degree to which a space differs from ordinary euclidean space.
Explanation
Example 1
The einstein field equations may be written as
where
Rµν Ricci curvature tensor R Scalar curvature gµν Metric tensor Λ Cosmological constant G Gravitational constant c Speed of light Tµν Stress-energy tensor
HistoryThe Ricci tensor is named after the Italian mathematician Gregorio Ricci-Curbastro (1853 - 1925). |