Professors Mohazzbi and Luo [1] published “Despite several attempts have been made to explain the twin paradox … none of the explanations … resolved the paradox. If the paradox can be ever resolved, it requires a m...Professors Mohazzbi and Luo [1] published “Despite several attempts have been made to explain the twin paradox … none of the explanations … resolved the paradox. If the paradox can be ever resolved, it requires a much deeper understanding … of the theory of relativity”. The deeper understanding of resolving the paradox is by applying more explicit definitions of proper time interval, Lorentz transform, time dilation, and aging time.展开更多
Physicists possess an intuitive awareness of Euclidian space and time and Galilean transformation, and are then challenged with Minkowski space-time and Einstein’s curved space-time. Relativistic experiments support ...Physicists possess an intuitive awareness of Euclidian space and time and Galilean transformation, and are then challenged with Minkowski space-time and Einstein’s curved space-time. Relativistic experiments support the “time-dilation” interpretation and others support “curved space-time” interpretation. In this, and related work, we investigate the key issues in terms of the intuitive space-time frame. In particular, we provide alternative approaches to explain “time dilation” and to explain the energy density for gravity systems. We approach the latter problem from an information perspective.展开更多
In this paper, we study （α,β）-metrics of scalar flag curvature on a manifold M of dimension n （n 〉 3）. Suppose that an （α,β）-metric F is not a Finsler metric of Randers type, that is, F ≠k1 V√α^2 ＋ k2β...In this paper, we study （α,β）-metrics of scalar flag curvature on a manifold M of dimension n （n 〉 3）. Suppose that an （α,β）-metric F is not a Finsler metric of Randers type, that is, F ≠k1 V√α^2 ＋ k2β^2 ＋ k3β, where k1 〉 0, k2 and k3 are scalar functions on M. We prove that F is of scalar flag curvature and of vanishing S-curvature if metric. In this case, F is a locally Minkowski and only if the flag curvature K = 0 and F is a Berwald metric.展开更多
A few physicists have recently constructed the generating compatibility conditions (CC) of the Killing operator for the Minkowski (M), Schwarzschild (S) and Kerr (K) metrics. They discovered second order CC, well know...A few physicists have recently constructed the generating compatibility conditions (CC) of the Killing operator for the Minkowski (M), Schwarzschild (S) and Kerr (K) metrics. They discovered second order CC, well known for M, but also third order CC for S and K. In a recent paper (DOI:10.4236/jmp.2018.910125) we have studied the cases of M and S, without using specific technical tools such as Teukolski scalars or Killing-Yano tensors. However, even if S(<em>m</em>) and K(<em>m</em>, <em>a</em>) are depending on constant parameters in such a way that S <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span></span> M when <em>m</em> <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span></span> 0 and K<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"></span></span> S when <em>a</em> <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span></span> 0, the CC of S do not provide the CC of M when <em>m</em> <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span> 0 while the CC of K do not provide the CC of S when a <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span> 0. In this paper, using tricky motivating examples of operators with constant or variable parameters, we explain why the CC are depending on the choice of the parameters. In particular, the only purely intrinsic objects that can be defined, namely the extension modules, may change drastically. As the algebroid bracket is compatible with the <em>prolongation/projection</em> (PP) procedure,展开更多
In this paper,we study the(α,β)-metrics of constant flag curvature.We characterize almost regular(α,β)-metrics of constant flag curvature under the condition that β is a homothetic 1-form with respect to a.Furthe...In this paper,we study the(α,β)-metrics of constant flag curvature.We characterize almost regular(α,β)-metrics of constant flag curvature under the condition that β is a homothetic 1-form with respect to a.Furthermore,we prove that if a regular(α,β)-metric is of constant flag curvature and β is a Killing 1-form with constant length,then it must be a Riemannian metric or locally Minkowskian.展开更多
Y-Riemannian metric gY is an important tool in Finsler geometry, where Y is a smooth non-zero vector field on Finsler manifold. If Y is a geodesic field, it is very effective to study flag curvature using Y-Riemann me...Y-Riemannian metric gY is an important tool in Finsler geometry, where Y is a smooth non-zero vector field on Finsler manifold. If Y is a geodesic field, it is very effective to study flag curvature using Y-Riemann metric. In this paper, using a special Y-Riemann metric ( that is, so called v-Riemann metric ), we study hyperspheres in a Minkowski space and give some characteristics of hyperspheres in a Minkowski space.展开更多
Let M_(t) be an isoparametric foliation on the unit sphere(S^(n−1)(1),g^(st))with d principal curvatures.Using the spherical coordinatesinduced by M_(t),we construct a Minkowski norm with the representation F=r√2f(t)...Let M_(t) be an isoparametric foliation on the unit sphere(S^(n−1)(1),g^(st))with d principal curvatures.Using the spherical coordinatesinduced by M_(t),we construct a Minkowski norm with the representation F=r√2f(t),which generalizes the notions of(α,β)-norm and(α1,α2)-norm.Using the technique of the spherical local frame,we givean exact and explicit answer to the question when F=r√2 f(t)really defines a Minkowski norm.Using the similar technique,we study the Hessian isometry Φ between two Minkowski norms induced by M_(t),which preservesthe orientation and fixes the spherical ξ-coordinates.There aretwo ways to describe this Φ,either by a system of ODEs,or by its restriction toany normal plane for M_(t),which is then reduced to a Hessian isometry between Minkowski norms on R^(2) satisfying certain symmetry and(d)-properties.When d>2,we prove that this Φ can be obtained by gluing positive scalar multiplications and compositions of the Legendre transformation and positive scalar multiplications,so it must satisfy the(d)-property for any orthogonal decomposition R^(n)=V'+V'',i.e.,for any nonzero x=x'+x'' and Φ(x)=x=x'+x''with x',x'∈V'and x'',x''∈V'',we have g_(x)^(F1)(x'',x)=g_(x)^(F2)x(x'',x).As byproducts,we prove the following results.On the indicatrix(S_(F,g)),where F is a Minkowski norm induced by M_(t) and g is the Hessian metric,the foliation N_(t)=S_(F)∩R>_(0)M_(0) is isoparametric.Laugwitz Conjecture is valid for a Minkowski norm F induced by M_(t),i.e.,if its Hessian metric g is flat on R^(n)\{0}with n>2,then F is Euclidean.展开更多
文摘Professors Mohazzbi and Luo [1] published “Despite several attempts have been made to explain the twin paradox … none of the explanations … resolved the paradox. If the paradox can be ever resolved, it requires a much deeper understanding … of the theory of relativity”. The deeper understanding of resolving the paradox is by applying more explicit definitions of proper time interval, Lorentz transform, time dilation, and aging time.
文摘Physicists possess an intuitive awareness of Euclidian space and time and Galilean transformation, and are then challenged with Minkowski space-time and Einstein’s curved space-time. Relativistic experiments support the “time-dilation” interpretation and others support “curved space-time” interpretation. In this, and related work, we investigate the key issues in terms of the intuitive space-time frame. In particular, we provide alternative approaches to explain “time dilation” and to explain the energy density for gravity systems. We approach the latter problem from an information perspective.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10971239)
文摘In this paper, we study （α,β）-metrics of scalar flag curvature on a manifold M of dimension n （n 〉 3）. Suppose that an （α,β）-metric F is not a Finsler metric of Randers type, that is, F ≠k1 V√α^2 ＋ k2β^2 ＋ k3β, where k1 〉 0, k2 and k3 are scalar functions on M. We prove that F is of scalar flag curvature and of vanishing S-curvature if metric. In this case, F is a locally Minkowski and only if the flag curvature K = 0 and F is a Berwald metric.
文摘A few physicists have recently constructed the generating compatibility conditions (CC) of the Killing operator for the Minkowski (M), Schwarzschild (S) and Kerr (K) metrics. They discovered second order CC, well known for M, but also third order CC for S and K. In a recent paper (DOI:10.4236/jmp.2018.910125) we have studied the cases of M and S, without using specific technical tools such as Teukolski scalars or Killing-Yano tensors. However, even if S(<em>m</em>) and K(<em>m</em>, <em>a</em>) are depending on constant parameters in such a way that S <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span></span> M when <em>m</em> <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span></span> 0 and K<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"></span></span> S when <em>a</em> <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span></span> 0, the CC of S do not provide the CC of M when <em>m</em> <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span> 0 while the CC of K do not provide the CC of S when a <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">→</span></span></span> 0. In this paper, using tricky motivating examples of operators with constant or variable parameters, we explain why the CC are depending on the choice of the parameters. In particular, the only purely intrinsic objects that can be defined, namely the extension modules, may change drastically. As the algebroid bracket is compatible with the <em>prolongation/projection</em> (PP) procedure,
基金supported by the NationalNatural Science Foundation of China(11871126)the Science Foundation of Chongqing Normal University(17XLB022)。
文摘In this paper,we study the(α,β)-metrics of constant flag curvature.We characterize almost regular(α,β)-metrics of constant flag curvature under the condition that β is a homothetic 1-form with respect to a.Furthermore,we prove that if a regular(α,β)-metric is of constant flag curvature and β is a Killing 1-form with constant length,then it must be a Riemannian metric or locally Minkowskian.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10171117) and the Science Foundation of Chongqing Education Committee.
文摘Y-Riemannian metric gY is an important tool in Finsler geometry, where Y is a smooth non-zero vector field on Finsler manifold. If Y is a geodesic field, it is very effective to study flag curvature using Y-Riemann metric. In this paper, using a special Y-Riemann metric ( that is, so called v-Riemann metric ), we study hyperspheres in a Minkowski space and give some characteristics of hyperspheres in a Minkowski space.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z180004)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11771331 and 11821101)Capacity Building for SciTech Innovation—Fundamental Scientific Research Funds(Grant No.KM201910028021)。
文摘Let M_(t) be an isoparametric foliation on the unit sphere(S^(n−1)(1),g^(st))with d principal curvatures.Using the spherical coordinatesinduced by M_(t),we construct a Minkowski norm with the representation F=r√2f(t),which generalizes the notions of(α,β)-norm and(α1,α2)-norm.Using the technique of the spherical local frame,we givean exact and explicit answer to the question when F=r√2 f(t)really defines a Minkowski norm.Using the similar technique,we study the Hessian isometry Φ between two Minkowski norms induced by M_(t),which preservesthe orientation and fixes the spherical ξ-coordinates.There aretwo ways to describe this Φ,either by a system of ODEs,or by its restriction toany normal plane for M_(t),which is then reduced to a Hessian isometry between Minkowski norms on R^(2) satisfying certain symmetry and(d)-properties.When d>2,we prove that this Φ can be obtained by gluing positive scalar multiplications and compositions of the Legendre transformation and positive scalar multiplications,so it must satisfy the(d)-property for any orthogonal decomposition R^(n)=V'+V'',i.e.,for any nonzero x=x'+x'' and Φ(x)=x=x'+x''with x',x'∈V'and x'',x''∈V'',we have g_(x)^(F1)(x'',x)=g_(x)^(F2)x(x'',x).As byproducts,we prove the following results.On the indicatrix(S_(F,g)),where F is a Minkowski norm induced by M_(t) and g is the Hessian metric,the foliation N_(t)=S_(F)∩R>_(0)M_(0) is isoparametric.Laugwitz Conjecture is valid for a Minkowski norm F induced by M_(t),i.e.,if its Hessian metric g is flat on R^(n)\{0}with n>2,then F is Euclidean.
