Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
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Abstract
On a pseudo-Riemannian manifold with metric g, the "Kretschmann scalar" is a quadratic scalar invariant of the Riemann R tensor of g, defined by contracting all indices with g. In this worksheet we show how to calculate the Kretschmann scalar from a metric.
Recommended Citation
Torre, Charles G., "The Kretschmann Scalar" (2016). How to... in 10 minutes or less. Paper 9.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/dg_how/9
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