Inertia,relativity and cosmology

Starting with the idea that the inertia of bodies is a general property of all kinds of their potential energy, the author arrives at the two fundamental megaphysical equations (I, II)⁰ +c²=0,⁰ =0 where⁰ is the scalar gravitational potential due to the smoothed-out universe,⁰ is its electrostatic potential andc denotes the light velocity in vacuo.The first equation means physically that the cosmic potential⁰ determines uniquely the velocity of light and consequently the pseudo-Euclidean geometry in an inertial frame, in the absence of local gravitational fields. This fact implies the validity of the law of inertia in a non-empty universe only, in full agreement with Mach's principle.If we adopt, for the cosmic potential, that of Seeliger, differing from the Newtonian potential by the exponential factor exp (–r/r_g), we can use Eq. (I) to estimate the lower limit of the range r_g of gravitational interaction within the limits (10¹⁰–10¹²) light years. This suggests a steadystate model of the universe consisting of an unlimited number of finite regions (sub-universes) oscillating independently of each other. Such a superlarge-scale model universe is in agreement with the observed galactic red shift and yet it fulfils the perfect cosmological principle.     

Cosmological relativity: A special relativity for cosmology

Under the assumption that Hubble's constant H₀ is constant in cosmic time, there is an analogy between the equation of propagation of light and that of expansion of the universe. Using this analogy, and assuming that the laws of physics are the same at all cosmic times, a new special relativity, a cosmological relativity, is developed. As a result, a transformation is obtained that relates physical quantities at different cosmic times. In a one-dimensional motion, the new transformation is given by

Conventionalism and general relativity

We argue that the geometry of spacetime is a convention that can be freely chosen by the scientist; no experiment can ever determine this geometry of spacetime, only the behavior of matter in space and time. General relativity is then rewritten in terms of an arbitrary conventional geometry of spacetime in which particle trajectories are determined by forces in that geometry, and the forces determined by fields produced by sources in that geometry. As an example, we consider radial trajectories in the field of a single particle expressed in the spacetime of special relativity.     

爱因斯坦与广义相对论

文章介绍了爱因斯坦建立相对论,特别是广义相对论的伟大贡献。爱因斯坦提出了光速不变原理、广义相对性原理、马赫原理和等效原理。他不仅首先指出万有引力本质上是时空弯曲的几何效应,而且首先给出了广义相对论的基本方程。文章还讨论了为什么爱因斯坦是狭义相对论和广义相对论的唯一创建者。     

Mach-Einstein doctrine and general relativity

It is argued that, under the assumption that the strong principle of equivalence holds, the theoretical realization of the Mach principle (in the version of the Mach-Einstein doctrine) and of the principle of general relativity are alternative programs. That means only the former or the latter can be realized—at least as long as only field equations of second order are considered. To demonstrate this we discuss two sufficiently wide classes of theories (Einstein-Grossmann and Einstein-Mayer theories, respectively) both embracing Einstein's theory of general relativity (GRT). GRT is shown to be just that degenerate case of the two classes which satisfies the principle of general relativity but not the Mach-Einstein doctrine; in all the other cases one finds an opposite situation.These considerations lead to an interesting complementarity between general relativity and Mach-Einstein doctine. In GRT, via Einstein's equations, the covariant and Lorentz-invariant Riemann-Einstein structure of the space-time defines the dynamics of matter: The symmetric matter tensor T_tk is given by variation of the Lorentz-invariant scalar densityL _mat, and the dynamical equations satisfied by T_ik result as a consequence of the Bianchi identities valid for the left-hand side of Einstein's equations. Otherwise, in all other cases, i.e., for the Mach-Einstein theories here under consideration, the matter determines the coordinate or reference systems via gravity. In Einstein-Grossmann theories using a holonomic representation of the space-time structure, the coordinates are determined up to affine (i.e. linear) transformations, and in Einstein-Mayer theories based on an anholonomic representation the reference systems (the tetrads) are specified up to global Lorentz transformations. The corresponding conditions on the coordinate and reference systems result from the postulate that the gravitational field is compatible with the strong equivalence of inertial and gravitational masses.     

Global analysis and general relativity

An outline of recent applications of modern infinitedimensional manifold techniques to general relativity is presented. The uses, scope, and future of such methods are delineated. It is argued that the mixing of the two active fields of general relativity and global analysis provides stimulation for both fields as well as producing good theorems. The authors' work on linearization stability of the Einstein equations is sketched out to substantiate the arguments.Editor's Note: This was the prize winning submission in this year's Gravity Research Foundation essay contest.     

General relativity and general Lorentz-covariance

The principle of general relativity means the principle of generalLorentz-covariance of the physical equations in the language of tetrads and metrical spinors. A generalLorentz-Covariant calculus and the generalLorentz-covariant generalisations of the Ricci calculus and of the spinor calculus are given. The generalLorentz-covariant representation implies theEinstein principle of space-time covariance and allows the geometrisation of gravitational fields according toEinstein's principle of equivalence.     

引力波与广义相对论

介绍了引力波的广义相对论理论基础.介绍如何通过双星周期的时间改变间接检测引力辐射,如何利用引力波的偏振效应直接检测引力波.     

Grassmann electrodynamics and general relativity

The aim of this paper is to present a short introduction to supergeometry on pure odd supermanifolds. (Pseudo)differential forms, Cartan calculus (DeRham differential, Lie derivative, interior product), metric, “inner” product, Killing’s vector fields, Hodge star operator, integral forms, co-differential and connection on odd Riemannian supermanifolds are introduced. The electrodynamics and Einstein relativity with anti-commuting variables only are formulated modifying the geometry beyond classical (even, bosonic) theories appropriately. Extension of these ideas to general supermanifolds is straightforward.     

Einstein algebras and general relativity

A purely algebraic structure called an Einstein algebra is defined in such a way that every spacetime satisfying Einstein's equations is an Einstein algebra but not vice versa. The Gelfand representation of Einstein algebras is defined, and two of its subrepresentations are discussed. One of them is equivalent to the global formulation of the standard theory of general relativity; the other one leads to a more general theory of gravitation which, in particular, includes so-called regular singularities. In order to include other types of singularities one must change to sheaves of Einstein algebras. They are defined and briefly discussed. As a test of the proposed method, the sheaf of Einstein algebras corresponding to the spacetime of a straight cosmic string with quasiregular singularity is constructed.     

Kinks in general relativity

The problem of classifying topologically distinct general relativistic metrics is discussed. For a wide class of parallelizable space-time manifolds it is shown that a certain integer-valued topological invariant n always exists, and that quantization when n is odd will lead to spinor wave functionals.     

Time in general relativity

In order to distinguish between physical and coordinate effects in an arbitrary gravitational field, the space coordinate system and the clock rates must be specified operationallya priori. Once this is done, it is no longer possible to set up an initial surface arbitrarily, since this operation must be consistent with certain physical experiments, whose results depend upon the particular physical situation. A method is given for setting up the initial surface, and the time evolution of the system is discussed.NASA Predoctoral Fellow.     

On general and restricted covariance in general relativity

We reconsider the principle of general covariance and give a rigorous formulation of a principle ofrestricted covariance. We give a number of examples of preferred coordinate systems, considered in the literature, and in each case demonstrate the applicability of the notion of restricted covariance proposed.     

Tachyons in general relativity

The tachyonic version of the Schwarzschild (bradyonic) gravitational field within the framework of extended relativity is considered. The metric of a tachyonic black hole is obtained through superluminal transformations from a bradyonic metric. The extended space-time manifold of this geometry which includes both black and white tachyonic holes is analysed, and the differences between the tachyonic and bradyonic versions are noted. It is shown that the meanings of black holes, tachyons and bradyons depend on the character of the reference frame and are not absolute.     

Singularities in general relativity

The problem of singularities is examined from the stand-point of a local observer. A singularity is defined as a state with an infinite proper rest mass density. The approach consists of three steps: (i) The complete system of equations describing a non-symmetric motion of a perfect fluid under assumption of adiabatic thermodynamic processes and of no release of nuclear energy is reduced to six Einstein field equations and their four first integrals for six remaining unknown componentsgik. (ii) A differential relation for the behavior of the rest mass density is deduced. It shows that any inhomogeneity and anisotropy in the distribution and motion of a non-rotating ideal fluid accelerates collapse to a singularity which will be reached in a finite proper time. Collapse is also inevitable in a rotating fluid in the case of extremely high pressure when the relativistic limit of the equation of state must be applied. In the case of a lower or zero pressure the relation does not give an unambiguous answer if the matter is rotating. (iii) The influence of rotation on the motion of an incoherent matter is investigated. Some qualitative arguments are given for a possible existence of a narrow class of singularity-free solutions of Einstein equations. Assuming rotational symmetry the Einstein partial differential equations together with their first integrals are reduced to a system of simultaneous ordinary differential equations suitable for numerical integration. Without integrating this system the existence of the class of singularity-free solutions is confirmed and exactly delimited. These solutions, representing a new general relativistic effect, are, however, of no importance for the application in cosmology or astrophysics. It is proved that in all the other cases interesting from the point of view of application the occurrence of a point singularity in incoherent matter with a rotational symmetry is inevitable even if the rotation is present.Read on 15 May 1970 at the Gwatt Seminar on the Bearings of Topology upon General Relativity     

Momenta and reduction for general relativity

A slice theorem for the action of Diff on the space of solutions of the Einstein equations in the asymptotically flat case is proved.