On the Cauchy problem for the general relativistic perfect magnetofluid

This paper aims at the study of the Cauchy problem for the general relativistic perfect magnetofluid. The consistency and uniqueness condition to be satisfied on the hypersurface by three unknown quantities in the magnetohydrodynamic field equations is obtained. For unit magnetic permeability the result agrees in form with that of Lichnerowicz.     

Convective deformations of the matter tensor for the relativistic perfect magnetofluid

Maugin's Scheme for a relativistic perfect magnetofluid is used to study the convection-free stress and convective deformations of the matter tensor for the magnetofluid. It is proved that the convection-free stress of the magnetofluid implies the conservation of the pressure, the density, and the magnitude of the magnetic field along the flow vector. The relation between convective deformations of the matter tensor for the magnetofluid and deformation tensor is obtained.     

Nonstatic perfect fluid sphere in higher-dimensional space-time

It is shown that in the case of a spherical nonstatic fluid distribution undergoing shear-free motion the field equations in higher dimensional space-time can be reduced to a single second-order differential equation involving an arbitrary function of the radial co-ordinate. This result extends to higher dimensions a similar one obtained by Wyman and Faulkes earlier for 4D space-time. Solving this differential equation a number of new solutions is found, and the dynamical behaviour of one of the models is briefly discussed. The ansatz is later generalised to include the electromagnetic field as well.     

On the geometry of relativistic magnetofluid flows

This paper deals with the construction of “magnetic vorticity” vector using Greenberg's theory of spacelike congruences for the trajectories of magnetic fields. A set of propagation equations is derived for the geometrical invariants associated with the congruences of magnetic field lines and fluid flow lines. Some applications of these propagation equations are made. A generalization of Ferraro's law of isorotation is obtained employing the propagation equation forω ² along the magnetic field lines.     

The topology of asymptotically Euclidean static perfect fluid space-time

It is shown that a geodesically complete, asymptotically Euclidean, static perfect fluid space-time satisfying the time-like convergence condition and having a connected fluid region is diffeomorphic to ³×.     

Solutions of LRS Bianchi I space-time filled with a perfect fluid

LRS Bianchi I space-time filled with a perfect fluid is considered and it is shown that the field equations are solvable for any arbitrary cosmic scale function. Solutions for a particular form of cosmic sclae functions are presented and all solutions, except for some cases, are shown to represent an empty universe for large time.     

On the structure of space-time caustics

Caustics formed by timelike and null geodesics in a space-timeM are investigated. Care is taken to distinguish the conjugate points in the tangent space (T-conjugate points) from conjugate points in the manifold (M-conjugate points). It is shown that most nonspacelike conjugate points are regular, i.e. with all neighbouring conjugate points having the same degree of degeneracy. The regular timelikeT-conjugate locus is shown to be a smooth 3-dimensional submanifold of the tangent space. Analogously, the regular nullT-conjugate locus is shown to be a smooth 2-dimensional submanifold of the light cone in the tangent space. The smoothness properties of the null caustic are used to show that if an observer sees focusing in all directions, then there will necessarily be a cusp in the caustic. If, in addition, all the null conjugate points have maximal degree of degeneracy (as in the closed Friedmann-Robertson-Walker universes), then the space-time is closed.     

A rotating three component perfect fluid source and its junction with empty space-time

The Kerr solution for empty space-time is presented in an ellipsoidally symmetric coordinate system and it is used to produce generalised ellipsoidal metrics appropriate for the generation of rotating interior solutions of Einstein’s equations. It is shown that these solutions are the familiar static perfect fluid cases commonly derived in curvature coordinates but now endowed with rotation. These are also shown to be potential fluid sources for not only Kerr but also Kerr-de Sitter empty space-time. The approach is further discussed in the context of T-solutions of Einstein’s equations and the vacuum T-solution outside a rotating source is presented. The interior source for these solutions is shown not to be a perfect fluid but rather an anisotropic three component perfect fluid for which the energy momentum tensor is derived. The Schwarzschild interior solution is given as an example of the approach.     

On the space-time content of Liouville-type theories

An analysis of the space-time content of the Liouville-type field theories (LFT) is presented. The origin and significance of D=2, D=26 and, respectively, D=10 are rigorously explained and connections between LFT, octonionic algebra and N=8 D=4 supergravity are derived. As byproducts, new approaches to (justification of) internal symmetries and, respectively, implementation of the Kaluza-Klein idea (i.e., ‘physics from higher dimensions’) are suggested.     

On the theory of space-time polarization holography

Polarization holographic recording and the reconstruction of the field of a nonstationary object wave are considered theoretically. Expressions for the nondiffracted beam, as well as the virtual and real images, formed by a space-time polarization hologram are analyzed. It is shown that, under certain conditions imposed on the isotropic, anisotropic, and gyrotropic responses of a polarization-sensitive medium, one can adequately reconstruct the space structure, time waveform, and polarization characteristics of the field of a nonstationary object in the virtual image.     

On non-static axially symmetric space-time

In this paper the general non-static axially symmetric line element has been considered in the context of Petrov Classification. The space-time is found to be of various Petrov Types under different circumstances. The necessary algebraic conditions for such a space-time to be of class one have also been derived. It is found that there exists only one solution representing a plane symmetric class-one null-electromagnetic field.     

On the kinematics of the torsion of space-time

On a macroscopic level we take general relativity as the appropriate theory of space-time and gravity. We will argue that, on a more microscopic level, in the Compton wavelength regime of elementary particles, there are good reasons for suspecting the presence of a torsion of space-time. A corresponding gaugetheoretical formalism related to the Poincaré group is reviewed, and the kinematical consequences of the presence of a torsion are worked out. In particular we discuss the operational meaning and the measurability of torsion. The dynamics of torsion is left for a forthcoming article.     

On the continuity of causal automorphisms of space-time

We prove that any causal automorphism of the (curved or not) space-time in any dimension is continuous.     

On the reality of space-time geometry and the wavefunction

The action-reaction principle (AR) is examined in three contexts: (1) the inertial-gravitational interaction between a particle and space-time geometry, (2) protective observation of an extended wave function of a single particle, and (3) the causal-stochastic or Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics. A new criterion of reality is formulated using the AR principle. This criterion implies that the wave function of a single particle is real and justifies in the Bohm interpretation the dual ontology of the particle and its associated wave function. But it is concluded that the Bohm theory is not dynamically complete because the particle and its associated wave function do not satisfy the AR principle.     

On a microscopic representation of space-time

We start from a noncompact Lie algebra isomorphic to the Dirac algebra and relate this Lie algebra in a brief review to low-energy hadron physics described by the compact group SU(4). This step permits an overall physical identification of the operator actions. Then we discuss the geometrical origin of this noncompact Lie algebra and ??reduce?? the geometry in order to introduce in each of these steps coordinate definitions which can be related to an algebraic representation in terms of the spontaneous symmetry breakdown along the Lie algebra chain su*(4) ?? usp(4) ?? su(2) × u(1). Standard techniques of Lie algebra decomposition(s) as well as the (physical) operator identification give rise to interesting physical aspects and lead to a rank-1 Riemannian space which provides an analytic representation and leads to a 5-dimensional hyperbolic space H ₅ with SO(5, 1) isometries. The action of the (compact) symplectic group decomposes this (globally) hyperbolic space into H ₂ ?? H ₃ with SO(2, 1) and SO(3, 1) isometries, respectively, which we relate to electromagnetic (dynamically broken SU(2) isospin) and Lorentz transformations. Last not least, we attribute this symmetry pattern to the algebraic representation of a projective geometry over the division algebra H and subsequent coordinate restrictions.     

On renormalization and complex space-time dimensions

The method of using the dimension of space-time as a complex parameter introduced recently to regularize Feynman amplitudes is extended to an arbitrary Feynman graph. The method has promise of being particularly well-suited to gauge theories. It is shown how the renormalized amplitude, together with the Lagrangian counter-terms, may be extracted directly, following the method of analytic renormalization.     

On the free scalar massless field in two-dimensional space-time

In the present paper the solutions of the quantum field problem for the free scalar massless field in two-dimensional space time are constructed. It is shown that the fields obtained cannot vanish at space-like infinity. The latter fact implies the existence of two conserved charge operators. The transformation properties of these solutions under the two-dimensional Lorentz group are examined.     

On the null geodesics from the viewpoint of space-time singularities

We examined the complete form of the propagation equation of the expansion for null geodesies and we found some restrictions in integral form on the Ricci and Weyl tensors near a singularity.     

On the space-time curvature experienced by quasiparticle excitations in the Painlevé-Gullstrand effective geometry

We consider quasiparticle propagation in constant-speed-of-sound (iso-tachic) and almost incompressible (iso-pycnal) hydrodynamic flows, using the technical machinery of general relativity to investigate the “effective space-time geometry” that is probed by the quasiparticles. This effective geometry, described for the quasiparticles of condensed matter systems by the Painlevé-Gullstrand metric, generally exhibits curvature (in the sense of Riemann) and many features of quasiparticle propagation can be re-phrased in terms of null geodesics, Killing vectors, and Jacobi fields. As particular examples of hydrodynamic flow we consider shear flow, a constant-circulation vortex, flow past an impenetrable cylinder, and rigid rotation.